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What exactly is supranuclear palsy swallowing therapy?

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Speech therapy task: Persons with neurologocal disorders of swallowing may benefit from assessment and treatment by a speech therapist whois trained in swallowing disorder therapy. This would include persons with a condition like 'progressive' supranuclear palsy.

Answered 1/2/2015

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Adaptive therapy: Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) is common in progressive supranuclear palsy (psp). Speech therapy can provide interventions ranging from swallowing exercises to focus electrical stimulation to help with swallowing problems and reduce the risk of choking or aspirating.

Answered 12/1/2012

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