Abstract
People with dysphagia are at a greater risk of poor oral hygiene and health. Dried secretion accumulated in oral cavity reduces oral sensitivity and promote bacterial growth. Aspiration of these pathogens can lead to life-threatening respiratory disorders and pulmonary infection. Oral care is therefore important issue from the perspective of preventing aspiration pneumonia and swallowing rehabilitation in dysphagic patients.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Dysphagia Evaluation and Treatment |
Subtitle of host publication | From the Perspective of Rehabilitation Medicine |
Publisher | Springer Singapore |
Pages | 101-107 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9789811050329 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789811050312 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 13-11-2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
- General Health Professions