Understanding the basic anatomy and physiology contributing to esophageal peristalsis can help with comprehension of esophageal disease states. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), an extraesophageal variant of gastroesophageal reflux disease, is retrograde…
This article reviews the current standard of care for the instrumental evaluation of swallow function using the modified barium swallow (MBS) and the functional endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Both…
This article provides an overview of bedside screening and assessment tools in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia including the diagnostic performance of screening tools; the gold standards in assessment of dysphagia…
Dysphagia is a common problem that has the potential to result in severe complications such as malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia. Based on the complexity of swallowing, there may be many…
Swallowing is a complex physiologic function that involves precisely coordinated movements within the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. This article reviews the anatomy, muscular control, and neurophysiological control of…
The purpose of this article is to update the otolaryngologic community on recent developments in the basic understanding of how cough, swallow, and breathing are controlled. These behaviors are coordinated…
As mammals evolved, the larynx accrued added importance in new activities such as effectuating intra-abdominal pressure control during the transition from egg-laying to birthing and control of intrathoracic stabilization as…
Kenneth W. Altman, MD, PhD, Editor Swallowing and deglutition are among the most primitive of animal life functions. These are driven by hard-wired innate connections in the brainstem, as well…
Asthma is a heterogeneous syndrome of cough, wheeze, dyspnea, and chest tightness. However, in a subset of patients, these symptoms may indicate a different underlying disease process with variable responsiveness…
Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement Disorder (PVFMD) is a cause of dyspnea that can mimic or occur alongside asthma or other pulmonary disease. Treatment with Laryngeal Control Therapy is very effective…
