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Pediatric dysphagia

Maureen A Lefton-Greif1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Eudowood Division of Pediatric Respiratory Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The David M. Rubenstein Child Health Building, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. mlefton1@jhmi.edu

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America
|October 23, 2008
PubMed

Insights

Childhood feeding and swallowing disorders are rising, often linked to complex health issues. Early, multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment are crucial for pediatric dysphagia management.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Feeding and swallowing disorders are increasingly prevalent in children.
  • These conditions often co-occur with complex medical, developmental, and health challenges.
  • A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach is vital for effective care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatrics.
  • To discuss the epidemiology and common diagnostic conditions associated with pediatric dysphagia.
  • To outline the impact, evaluation, and management strategies for these disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of epidemiologic data on pediatric dysphagia.
  • Synthesis of information on diagnostic conditions, impact, and management.
  • Brief description of feeding and swallowing terminology.

Main Results:

  • Feeding and swallowing disorders are a growing concern in pediatric populations.
  • Dysphagia in children is frequently associated with multiple comorbidities.
  • Effective management requires a coordinated, team-based approach.

Conclusions:

  • The rising incidence of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders necessitates prompt and expert intervention.
  • Multidisciplinary assessment is key to accurately diagnosing and treating dysphagia.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and impact is essential for optimizing pediatric care.

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