Condition Article

Swallowing Disorders

Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) can happen with a number of neurological disorders. Older adults are at higher risk. Learn about causes and therapies.

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Definition

Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) can happen with a number of neurological disorders. Older adults are at higher risk. Learn about causes and therapies.

Concept record

Canonical title: Swallowing Disorders
Alphabetical key: S
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Dysphagia
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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