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[Medication-induced dysphagia : A review].

C Schwemmle¹, M Jungheim, S Miller

¹HNO-Klinik, Arbeitsbereich Phoniatrie, Pädaudiologie, klinische Audiologie, Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland, cornelia.schwemmle@med.ovgu.de.

|July 8, 2015

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Pharmacology
Medicine

Context:

Swallowing (deglutition) is a complex physiological process.
Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulties, can arise from various factors including anatomical changes, surgery, and neuromuscular disorders.
Age-related changes (presbyphagia) and polypharmacy can exacerbate swallowing issues.

Purpose:

To highlight the underrecognized impact of medications on swallowing function.
To emphasize the prevalence of medication-induced dysphagia, particularly in elderly patients.
To review drug classes with direct or indirect negative effects on swallowing.

Summary:

Medication-associated dysphagia is frequently overlooked, despite numerous drugs potentially impairing swallowing.
Polypharmacy in older adults increases the risk of drug interactions affecting deglutition.
Management involves medication review, dose adjustment, administration guidance, and therapeutic interventions like swallowing training.

Impact:

Increases awareness among healthcare professionals about medication-induced dysphagia.
Promotes critical evaluation of medication regimens in patients with swallowing difficulties.
Encourages proactive management strategies to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.