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Liesbeth Ten Cate1, Thomas V K Herregods2, Philippe H Dejonckere3
1Stem en Spraak (Voice and Speech), Logopedie aan de Amstel, Herengracht 500, 1017 CB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ltencate@xs4all.nl.
Dysphagia
|March 26, 2018
Summary
Speech therapy effectively reduced supragastric belching symptoms in most patients. This innovative approach significantly improved quality of life by decreasing belching and related issues.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Supragastric belching is a condition characterized by the frequent expulsion of air from the esophagus.
- Existing treatments may not fully address the underlying mechanisms of supragastric belching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel speech therapy program for supragastric belching.
- To evaluate the efficacy of this speech therapy intervention.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from 48 patients treated between 2007 and 2017.
- Diagnosis confirmed by 24-h impedance or experienced speech-language pathologist.
- Therapy involved patient education and exercises to modify belching mechanisms.
Main Results:
- Significant reduction in supragastric belching symptoms, with median Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores decreasing from 406 to 125.
- 83% of patients experienced sufficient to major improvement after a median of 3 months and 10 sessions.
- Median symptom duration prior to therapy was 2 years.
Conclusions:
- Speech therapy is an effective treatment for the majority of patients with supragastric belching.
- The described program offers a promising therapeutic option for this condition.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and broader applicability.
Keywords:
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