dysphagia

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dysphagia

trouble swallowing
formal dictionary way: abnormal delay in solid/liquid transit during oropharyngeal or esophageal phase of swallowing

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risk factors of dysphagia

chronic conditions like stroke and neurological conditions that make swallowing hard

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aspiration

serious potential complication with gastric feeding

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ways to reduce aspiration pneumonia

elevated head in general (35-45 degrees)
good oral care
speech therapy