Investigators found that most swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) resolve within two months after spine surgery, but the perception of a swallowing difficulty may persist for longer, according to a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pneumatic dilation, or PD, with a 35-mm balloon compared with sham dilation was not superior for the treatment ...

Dear Dr. Douma: My father was recently discharged from a hospital following hip surgery. Everything seems fine with the surgery, but ever since he came home he has had a problem with swallowing and ...

Swallowing function appears to return to acceptable levels in the long-term for patients who undergo surgical removal of tongue cancer lesions, according to a study in the Journal of Oral and ...

A mechanical soft diet is recommended for people with chewing and swallowing difficulties such as dysphagia because it makes foods easier and safer to eat. If you’ve been prescribed a mechanical soft ...