Oropharyngeal dysphagia in elderly persons: Etiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology

Swallowing disorders can occur at any age, although they more often in old age when the physiology of swallowing changes due to aging. Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a very common clinical condition affecting 13% total population over 65 years and 51% institutionalized older people. Given that oropharyngeal lead increased morbidity mortality elderly, it necessary prevent occurrence this group as much possible. In relation this, paper aims provide insight into contemporary research etiology, pathophysiology, symptomatology elderly. review study, electronic databases Google Scholar Advanced Search Consortium Serbian Libraries for Unified Procurement - KoBSON were searched. The following keywords phrases used search: swallowing, dysphagia, aging, etiology picture pathophysiology dysphagia. This systematic meta-analysis papers showed significant progress effective diagnostic approach during last but also lack knowledge about adequate modifications drugs applied treatment patients with A good understanding would eliminate harmful effects pharmacological substances on function given advice doctor, use them daily.