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Dysphagia in the Aging Population.

Courtney J Hunter¹, Ozlem E Tulunay-Ugur²

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 543, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.

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Summary

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The number of older adults is rapidly increasing, leading to more age-related disorders like dysphagia. This condition, characterized by swallowing difficulties, can cause severe health issues and death in the elderly.

Keywords:

Dysphagia Elderly Geriatric Presbyphagia Swallowing disorder

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Gastroenterology
Public Health

Background:

United States Census Bureau projects older adults will outnumber children by 2034.
This demographic shift will increase the prevalence of age-related disorders.
Dysphagia is a significant age-related disorder with severe consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the physiology of dysphagia in the elderly.
To review management options for dysphagia in older adults.

Main Methods:

Literature review on the physiology of aging and swallowing.
Analysis of current clinical guidelines and research on dysphagia management.

Main Results:

Dysphagia prevalence increases with age due to physiological changes.
Consequences include malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.
Early diagnosis and tailored management are crucial.

Conclusions:

Understanding the physiological basis of dysphagia is key for effective management.
Multidisciplinary approaches improve outcomes for elderly patients with dysphagia.
Addressing dysphagia is critical for improving health and reducing mortality in the aging population.