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swallowingor deglutitionAct that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. The tongue pushes liquid or chewed food mixed with saliva into the pharynx. Reflex takes over as the soft palate rises to close off the nasal cavity; the larynx rises and the epiglottis covers the trachea, interrupting breathing. Pressure in the mouth and pharynx pushes food toward the esophagus, whose upper sphincter opens to let food in and closes to prevent backflow. Breathing resumes as the larynx lowers. As peristalsis pushes food to the stomach, the lower esophageal sphincter opens and then closes to prevent reflux. Painful swallowing is usually caused by inflammation; other problems are caused by blockage or disorders affecting the motions of swallowing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For 100,000 or so speech language pathologists in North America, whose job is to treat speech, language and swallowing disorders, this feeling is a widespread and well documented problem that, inhibits access to therapy and contributes to professional burnout. Hormel Health Labs' Thick & Easy[R] Thickener for Supplement Drinks has been specifically formulated for use in high-protein, high-calorie supplement beverages that are provided to residents with swallowing disorders. Aging with MS, Swallowing Disorders and their Management, Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction, and a newly revised Overview of Multiple Sclerosis were added to the 16 existing bulletins. |
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