Abstract:Dysphagia is known as any alteration of the swallowing process that affects the ability to eat a The use of mild and aromatic nd/or drink and presents in 30−40% of hospitalized patients. In the elderly, it is highly relevant due to its association with the development of frailty, malnutrition, and the high risk of morbidity and mortality. A set of factors has been proposed as a cause of dysphagia, such as anatomical and physiological alterations, neurological pathologies, drugs, and sarcopenia. Thickening liqu… Show more
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