Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in Resistant Hypertensive Patients With and Without Sleep Obstructive Apnea

This study shows a high prevalence of swallow impairment both in hypertensive patients with OSA and without OSA. The characteristics of swallowing associated with hypertensive patients with OSA are spillage, piecemeal deglutition, and the onset of the pharyngeal phase in the hypophary nx.
Source: Dysphagia - Category: Speech-Language Pathology Source Type: research