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Presbyphagia: Dysphagia in the elderly
Hai-Yang Feng1, Ping-Ping Zhang1, Xiao-Wen Wang2
1School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261021, Shandong Province, China.
World Journal of Clinical Cases
|May 1, 2023
Summary
Swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, are common in older adults due to aging changes called presbyphagia. Increased awareness and interventions are crucial for this neglected health issue affecting elderly populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Gastroenterology
- Aging Research
Background:
- Dysphagia is a significant geriatric syndrome with substantial health and economic impacts.
- Age-related swallowing changes, termed presbyphagia, are often overlooked and mistaken for normal aging.
- Existing medical imaging reveals alterations impacting swallowing safety and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of presbyphagia.
- To highlight presbyphagia as a long-neglected health concern in the elderly.
- To advocate for increased awareness and targeted interventions for dysphagia in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on aging and swallowing function.
- Analysis of medical imaging studies related to age-related swallowing changes.
- Synthesis of current understanding and awareness of presbyphagia.
Main Results:
- Presbyphagia is a distinct age-related swallowing condition.
- There is a widespread lack of awareness regarding the impact of aging on swallowing.
- Swallowing impairments in the elderly are often misattributed to normal aging processes.
Conclusions:
- Presbyphagia is a significant and under-recognized health problem in the elderly population.
- Enhanced attention and awareness are necessary to address dysphagia in older adults.
- Development and implementation of targeted interventions are essential for managing presbyphagia.
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