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 |
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| Publication status | Published - 13-11-2017 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
- General Health Professions