Dysphagia in the Aging Population - 27/06/24

Doi : 10.1016/j.otc.2024.03.006

Courtney J. Hunter, MD ^a, Ozlem E. Tulunay-Ugur, MD ^b,^⁎
^a Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 543, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
^b Division of Laryngology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 W. Markham Street, Slot 543, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA

^∗Corresponding author. Patricia and J. Floyd Kyser, MD Professor in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Director, Division of Laryngology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205.Patricia and J. Floyd KyserMD Professor in Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryDirectorDivision of LaryngologyUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle RockAR72205

Resumen

Older adults are projected to outnumber children aged under 18 years for the first time in United States history by 2034, according to Census Bureau projections. This will lead to significant increase in age-related disorders. One of the most important disorders that will increase in prevalence is dysphagia, as it leads to malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, and death. In this article, the physiology of dysphagia in the elderly, as well as the management options is discussed.

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Keywords : Dysphagia, Elderly, Geriatric, Presbyphagia, Swallowing disorder