Oral Hygiene, Aspiration, and Aspiration Pneumonia: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Strategies
Oral Hygiene, Aspiration, and Aspiration Pneumonia: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Strategies
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Boston: Springer US
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a very prevalent condition in patients with neurological disorders and in the elderly, and has been shown to play a key role in the pathophysiology of aspiration pneumonia (AP), a frequent and severe complication in patients with OD. The pathophysiology of AP includes three main elements: (1) OD with impaired safety...
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Oral Hygiene, Aspiration, and Aspiration Pneumonia: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutic Strategies
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2932482431
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2167-4833
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2167-4833
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10.1007/s40141-013-0032-z
