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June is Month, and this week I provide 7 updates on in people with

https://swallowstudy.com/hidden-struggle-7-updates-in-head-and-neck-cancer/ (link in bio/Linktree Instagram)

7 Updates with many references & resources in the blog:

1. The HPV Epidemic: Shift in Head & Neck Cancer Demographics
2. Collateral Damage: Radiation-Associated Dysphagia (RAD)
3. Comprehensive Dysphagia Evaluations (DIGESTv2)
4. High-Intensity Exercise
5. Use it or Lose it: PRO-ACTIVE Therapy & EAT-RT Staircase (with IDDSI)
6. Fortify the System: Cough Strength
7. Holistic & Person-Centered Care, Person-Reported Outcome Measures of Quality of Life

Written to help in the public, but there are many resources for and to help the / / / . Check out the clinical chart at the end highlighting key evidence from research and tools.

Everyone: Please comment in the blog on my website with your experiences & ideas/resources.

Thanks for raising awareness this !



Big shout out of thanks Foundation of Swallowing Disorders in the blog -- check out their resources in #7

Here is that link again:
https://swallowstudy.com/hidden-struggle-7-updates-in-head-and-neck-cancer/

TODAY is 's GERD-LE day ~ Tuesday, June 23rd!
Play & Share today!
This is a June month fundraiser by National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

*** Every time you all share your winning answers, I make a donation to .
Share those answers and TAG to enter drawing to win $50 too!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day! Check out daily sponsors.

And Again, SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE today!
Thanks NFOSD!
And thank you all for this month!



National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

's GERD-LE day is on Tuesday, June 23rd! (just like WORD-LE).
This is a June month fundraiser by National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

*** Every time you all share your winning answers, I make a donation to .
Share those answers and TAG to enter drawing to win $50 too!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day! Check out daily sponsors.

And Again, SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE on June 23!



National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

Did u see my week 2 blog on esophageal for

are all month


https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

Happy . Hope you are this June!

SwallowStudy.com continues with its weekly deep dives:
Week 2:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

This infographic shares the bare bones of the 10 question areas that a clinician asks to discover signs of esophageal . Please see my blog for all the details of what to ask and what are the clinical implications.

Comprehensive are essential to help the medical team in the differential diagnosis process.

EXCERPT from blog:
"I have been writing about esophageal dysphagia for years. I am passionate about how much the SLP can contribute to the person’s evaluation and management of their potential esophageal problems. When a person experiences the terrifying sensation of food, liquids, or pills getting stuck, we cannot necessarily divide the issue cleanly: Is it an oropharyngeal problem or an esophageal problem? Swallowing is a continuous, synchronized chain of events with complex throat to esophagus interactions..."

Again, thanks for checking out Week 2 Blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/ (link in bio for Instagram)
Lots of links, resources, references & mentions of

Happy . Hope you are this June!

SwallowStudy.com continues with its weekly deep dives:
Week 2:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/

This infographic shares the bare bones of the 10 question areas that a clinician asks to discover signs of esophageal . Please see my blog for all the details of what to ask and what are the clinical implications.

Comprehensive are essential to help the medical team in the differential diagnosis process.

EXCERPT from blog:
"I have been writing about esophageal dysphagia for years. I am passionate about how much the SLP can contribute to the person’s evaluation and management of their potential esophageal problems. When a person experiences the terrifying sensation of food, liquids, or pills getting stuck, we cannot necessarily divide the issue cleanly: Is it an oropharyngeal problem or an esophageal problem? Swallowing is a continuous, synchronized chain of events with complex throat to esophagus interactions..."

Again, thanks for checking out Week 2 Blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/deep-dive-into-esophageal-dysphagia-structure-motility-more/ (link in bio for Instagram)
Lots of links, resources, references & mentions of

Check out National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders’ month fundraiser:
GERD-LE (just like WORD-LE!)

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

You can play EVERY day!

SwallowStudy.com sponsors GERD-LE on June 23!

Thanks National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders for all your work!
And I was able to figure out GERD-LE too! Just like WORD-LE! Play every day & share to raise money!

https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/gerdle/

Did you know dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) affects as many as 15 million Americans — and can impact people of all ages? From stroke survivors and people with Parkinson’s disease to head & neck cancer survivors and older adults, swallowing disorders are more common than most realize.

Dysphagia can lead to serious complications including malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and reduced quality of life.

This Dysphagia Awareness Month, help us raise awareness by sharing this post, starting conversations, and helping others learn the signs and impact of swallowing disorders. 💙

Learn more at nfosd.org

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!
💙 WEEK 1: Neurogenic Dysphagia
See this infographic from my blog:
https://swallowstudy.com/understanding-neurogenic-dysphagia-brain-connection/
(Link in Linktree/Bio)

💙 Excerpts:
*** "Because so much of the brain is involved in swallowing, many different neurological conditions and diseases can lead to neurogenic dysphagia (in oropharyngeal and pharyngoesophageal phases). This is a very simplified introduction to 5 common areas representing the underlying causes of neurogenic dysphagia."

*** "Every brain is different. Management must be tailored to the individual’s goals. That is the foundation of person-centered care. Is your goal to enjoy a summer barbeque or your favorite cup of coffee?
The SLP can provide options and ideas for how to compensate with safer swallowing strategies, ...
All these recommendations are tailored to your wishes, needs, and preferences and in line with your goals of care."

*** "The exercises have to follow the principles of neuroplasticity or neural plasticity, such as use-it-or-loose-it and completing enough repetitions to make a difference. The 10 principles of "neural plasticity" were first integrated into dysphagia treatment by a working group (see Robbins et al., 2008). The exercises not only strengthen, but hope to “re-wire” the brain-to-muscle connections."

Thanks for reading & sharing!

🥄 Stay tuned for the future blogs on https://swallowstudy.com/services/medical-blog-writing/ throughout June to get more of the scoop this June!

June is National Dysphagia Awareness Month!
💙 See this infographic for key takeaways from my Intro Blog to my 4-part series this June: https://swallowstudy.com/dysphagia-awareness-month-swallowing-disorders/

💙 Here is an excerpt:

"Dysphagia doesn't discriminate. It affects everyone from premature infants to the elderly. However, the causes of dysphagia define the treatment. Performing a good comprehensive dysphagia evaluation is the first step in treatment, as the medical team needs to figure out what are the underlying causes of this symptom known as dysphagia. Then, the foundation of dysphagia treatment/management is a person-centered care approach. You are at the center of your medical team. You should review findings with your medical team and seek answers to all your questions before making informed decisions about your care."

🥄 Stay tuned for the future blogs throughout June to get more of the scoop this June!

Enjoyed these courses. I highly recommend by !
and advanced CEU content - terrific every year!

This year’s very brief highlights for me:

You get actual reference values from Dr Steele for your videofluoroscopic swallow studies to know what is really a delay (for example).

Dr Molfenter provides great explanations of sarcopenia, homeostenosis, and how she proved this happens in the pharyngeal muscles. She shares exciting new research on proactive exercises to hold back the muscle breakdown with aging. She shared great Frailty scales too.

The SLP Amber Heape shared crucial skilled nursing facility perspective on person centered care and engaging the whole person in their medical team making informed decisions and “informed refusals!” Just don’t call someone non-compliant. The SLP is not the one to tell someone what they are “allowed” to eat or not. “Dysphagia management is rarely a risk free option.” Balance what may be safer with the person’s wishes and quality of life. This person centered approach and Good documentation and good team conversations can help avoid fears of litigation (as I showed in my Medbridge talk with Dr McCoy!)

Lastly ENT, Dr Abu-Ghanem shared the ENT “workup” for age related normal changes to physiology (primary presbyphagia) versus primary or secondary sarcopenia. Pushing for oropharyngeal dysphagia (beyond that of normal aging) to be considered a “geriatric syndrome.”