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Pediatric Swallowing Disorders: How They Differ from Adult Cases
Q: What is a swallowing disorder (dysphagia)? A: Dysphagia is difficulty moving food, liquid, or saliva safely from the mouth to
Infant Feeding Difficulties: Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
Q: What are infant feeding difficulties? A: Feeding difficulties occur when babies struggle with latching, sucking, swallowing, or coordinating breathing during
Swallowing & Speech Changes After Stroke or Surgery: What Helps Best
Q: Why do swallowing and speech often change after a stroke or surgery? A: Both stroke and surgery can disrupt the
Teletherapy for Feeding, Swallowing & Breathing: Pros, Cons & Best Practices
Q: What is teletherapy for feeding, swallowing, and breathing? A: Teletherapy delivers therapy services virtually through secure video sessions. At BreatheWorks,
Behavior Strategies at Mealtimes: Reducing Anxiety & Improving Participation
Q: Why do some children get anxious at mealtimes? A: Mealtime anxiety often develops when eating feels uncomfortable, overwhelming, or stressful.
What Happens After Tongue Tie Release? Therapy & Recovery Expectations
Q: What is a tongue tie release? A: A tongue tie release (also called frenectomy or frenuloplasty) is a minor procedure
Sleep Apnea in Adults: Non-Surgical & Therapy-Based Interventions
Q: What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? A: OSA occurs when the airway collapses or is blocked during sleep, causing pauses
Oral Resting Posture: Assessment & Simple Exercises to Improve It
Q: What is oral resting posture? A: Oral resting posture is how your mouth sits when you’re not eating or talking.
TMJ Dysfunction: What It Is & How It Relates to Airway and Orofacial Muscle Health
Q: What is TMJ dysfunction? A: TMJ dysfunction (TMD) refers to problems in the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to
Orthodontics, Airway & Facial Growth: What Providers Should Know
Q: How are orthodontics, airway, and facial growth connected? A: Airway development and facial growth are closely linked. The tongue and