Speciality: ENT
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Welcome to today’s episode. As we age, our sensory functions—like taste, touch, and temperature detection—gradually decline, impacting the neural control of swallowing. Swallowing is a complex process managed by precise coordination between the brain and the muscles of the mouth and throat. When sensory signals weaken, the risk of swallowing difficulties, or dysphagia, increases. This can lead to choking or malnutrition, especially in older adults. Clinically, early assessment and interventions such as swallowing exercises, texture-modified diets, and sensory stimulation are key to management. By understanding these neural mechanisms, clinicians and caregivers can better support healthy swallowing and overall quality of life in the elderly.
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