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Subglottic Stenosis
Subglottic stenosis is a congenital or acquired narrowing of the airway diameter below the vocal folds. Its usual signs are recurrent
Inhaled Nasopharyngeal Nitric Oxide Concentrations During Unilateral Nostril Breathing
One of the clearest reasons for cultivating mouth-closed breathing, a central aim in SLP practice, is that the nasal sinuses are
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Nutritional Status in the Elderly
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) can lead to an antioxidant micronutrient deficiency. A recent study (Homem SG, et al., Clin Nutr ESPEN. 2020
Medialization Laryngoplasty: A Review for Speech-Language Pathologists
About one in three individuals will experience some form of dysphonia in their lifetime, and need attention of speech language pathologists.
Early Speech-Language Pathology Consultation and Pneumonia After Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery patients are at high risk for oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration, which may predispose them to respiratory complications like pneumonia.
Speech Management for Children With Cleft Lip and Palate
(Hardin-Jones M, et al., Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2020 Jan;57(1):55-64. doi: 10.1177/1055665619857000) A recent study in the Division of Communication Disorders
Clinical Practices in Head and Neck Cancer: A Speech-language Pathologist Practice Pattern Survey
A recent multi-center study (Logan AM, et al., Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2021 Nov;130(11):1254-1262. doi: 10.1177/00034894211001065) has found that clinical practices
Prophylactic Swallowing Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer
Because head and neck cancer treatment can destroy tissues associated with swallowing, swallowing exercises are an integral part of post-cancer rehabilitation.
Efficacy of Intensive Aphasia Therapy in Patients With Chronic Stroke: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Evidence is accumulating to support the efficacy of speech-language rehabilitation in chronic post-stroke aphasia. A recent German study (Stahl B, et
Hypermobility Disorder: The Wider Picture
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome hypermobility type, also known as Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, or sometimes hEDS, is the most common hereditary disorder of the