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Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Pediatric Neuromuscular Diseases: An Overview

Lenie van den Engel-Hoek1, Imelda J M de Groot1, Bert J M de Swart1

  • 1Donders Centre for Neuroscience, Department of Rehabilitation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Journal of Neuromuscular Diseases
|November 19, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Children with neuromuscular diseases often experience feeding and swallowing difficulties affecting their health. Comprehensive assessment by a speech and language therapist is crucial for managing these pediatric challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Feeding and swallowing problems significantly impact the health and well-being of infants and children.
  • Neuromuscular diseases in children frequently present with dysphagia across various stages of deglutition.
  • These issues manifest in diverse signs and symptoms, necessitating specialized attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recognized feeding and swallowing problems in pediatric populations with neuromuscular diseases.
  • To synthesize findings from relevant literature and expert consensus.
  • To propose evidence-based recommendations for assessment and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatric neuromuscular conditions.
  • Incorporation of expert opinion to identify key challenges and solutions.
  • Synthesis of information to guide clinical practice.

Main Results:

  • Nearly all pediatric neuromuscular diseases are associated with feeding and swallowing impairments.
  • Dysphagia presents with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations.
  • The complexity of these issues underscores the need for specialized evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Feeding and swallowing problems are a common and significant comorbidity in pediatric neuromuscular diseases.
  • A thorough and comprehensive assessment by a speech and language therapist is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
  • Recommendations for assessment and treatment are proposed to improve patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Pediatric neuromuscular diseasesdysphagiafeeding problemsswallowing phases

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