Topics: Dysphagia, Clinical Tip
Patient Information: Female, Age 78
Diagnosis: Stroke / Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
History: This woman with a history of several strokes had a subsequent stroke that resulted in severe oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). She had weakness in her lips, tongue, and muscles involved in her swallow, and required a feeding tube for all nutrition and hydration. She was admitted to a skilled nursing facility after discharge from the hospital. Prior to her most recent stroke she ate a normal diet with thin liquids.
Topics: Dysphagia, Patient Success Story
