Manejo de la disfagia en pacientes con antecedente de infección severa por COVID-19 / Manejo de la disfagia en pacientes con antecedente de infección severa por COVID-19

de la deglución, los cuales representan todas las alteraciones del proceso fisiológico encargado de llevar el alimento desde la boca al esófago y después al estómago, salvaguardando siempre la protección de las vías respiratorias. OBJETIVO. Definir el manejo óptimo, de la disfagia en pacientes con antecedente de infección severa por COVID-19. METODOLOGÍA. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura científica en las bases de datos PubMed y Elsevier que relacionan el manejo de la disfagia y pacientes con antecedente de infección severa por SARS-CoV-2. Se obtuvo un universo de 134 artículos que cumplieron los criterios de búsqueda. Se seleccionaron 24 documentos, para ser considerados en este estudio. RESULTADOS. La incidencia de disfagia posterior a infección severa por SARS-CoV-2 fue del 23,14%, siendo la disfagia leve la más frecuente 48,0%. Los tratamientos clínicos más empleados en el manejo de la disfagia fueron rehabilitación oral y cambio de textura en la dieta en el 77,23% de los casos, mientras que el único tratamiento quirúrgico empleado fue la traqueotomía 37,31%. Un 12,68% de pacientes recuperó su función deglutoria sin un tratamiento específico. La eficacia de los tratamientos clínicos y quirúrgicos en los pacientes sobrevivientes de la infección severa por SARS-CoV-2 fue del 80,68%, con una media en el tiempo de resolución de 58 días. CONCLUSIÓN. La anamnesis es clave para el diagnóstico de disfagia post COVID-19. El tratamiento puede variar, desde un manejo conservador como cambios en la textura de la dieta hasta tratamientos más invasivos como traqueotomía para mejorar la función deglutoria.

INTRODUCTION. The difficulty to swallow or dysphagia is included within the problems of swallowing, which represent all the alterations of the physiological process in charge of carrying the food from the mouth to the esophagus, and then to the stomach, always taking into account the protection of the airways. OBJECTIVE. To define the optimal management, both clinical and surgical, for the adequate treatment of dysphagia produced as a consequence of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. METHODOLOGY. A review of the scientific literature was carried out using both PubMed and Elsevier databases, which relate the management of dysphagia and patients with a history of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS. The incidence of dysphagia following severe SARS-CoV-2 infection was of 23,14%, with mild dysphagia being the most frequent 48,00%. The most frequently used clinical treatments for dysphagia management were oral rehabilitation and change in dietary texture in 77,23% of cases, while tracheotomy was the only surgical treatment used 37,31%. A total of 12,68% of patients recovered their swallowing function without specific treatment. The efficacy of clinical and surgical treatments in survivors of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection was 80,68%, with a mean resolution time of 58 days. CONCLUSION. An adequate medical history is key to the diagnosis of post-COVID-19 dysphagia. Treatment can range from conservative management such as changes in diet texture to more invasive treatments such as tracheotomy to improve swallowing function.

Effect of acupuncture on swallowing function for patients of Parkinson's disease with dysphagia / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effects of acupuncture on swallowing function and quality of life for patients with dysphagia in Parkinson's disease (PD).@*METHODS@#A total of 60 patients of PD with dysphagia were randomly divided into an observation group (30 cases, 2 cases dropped off) and a control group (30 cases, 3 cases dropped off). The control group was given conventional medication therapy and rehabilitation training. On the basis of the treatment as the control group, the observation group was given acupuncture at Fengfu (GV 16), Baihui (GV 20), Shenting (GV 24), Yintang (GV 24+), Yansanzhen and bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), 30 min each time, once a day, 6 times a week for 4 weeks. Before and after treatment, the Kubota water swallowing test, standardized swallowing assessment (SSA) and swallowing quality of life (SWAL-QOL) were used to evaluate the swallowing function and quality of life of the two groups.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the Kubota water swallowing test grade, SSA scores in the two groups were decreased compared with those before treatment (P<0.05, P<0.001)，the SWAL-QOL scores were increased compared with those before treatment (P<0.001); in the observation group，the Kubota water swallowing test grade and SSA score were lower than those in the control group (P<0.05)，the SWAL-QOL score was higher than that in the control group (P<0.001).@*CONCLUSION@#On the basis of conventional medication therapy and rehabilitation training，acupuncture could improve the swallowing function and quality of life for patients of PD with dysphagia.

Post-stroke dysphagia treated with four-step acupuncture therapy for opening orifices and benefiting throat combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy on post-stroke dysphagia treated with four-step acupuncture therapy for opening orifices and benefiting throat combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation.@*METHODS@#Sixty patients with post-stroke dysphagia were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 30 cases in each group. The neuromuscular electrical stimulation was adopted in the control group. Besides the treatment as the control group, in the observation group, the four-step acupuncture therapy for opening orifices and benefiting throat was supplemented. Step 1: the three areas of scalp acupuncture on the affected side were stimulated. Step 2: pricking method was operated on the posterior pharyngeal wall. Step 3: bleeding technique was operated at Jinjin (EX-HN 12) and Yuye (EX-HN 13). Step 4: deep insertion of needle was operated at three-pharynx points. The needles were retained for 30 min at the three areas of scalp acupuncture and the three-pharynx points. The intervention of each group was delivered once daily, 6 times a week, at the interval of 1 day. One course of treatment was 1 week and 4 successive courses were required. The rating of Kubota water swallow test, the score of standardized swallowing assessment (SSA) and the rating of Rosenbek penetration- aspiration scale (PAS) were observed before and after treatment in patients of the two groups. The incidence of clinical complications and clinical efficacy were compared between the two groups.@*RESULTS@#Compared with those before treatment, the rating of Kubota water swallow test, the scores of SSA and the rating of PAS of patients in the two groups were decreased after treatment (P<0.01), and the values of the observation group were lower than those of the control group after treatment (P<0.05). The incidence of clinical complications in the observation group was 13.3% (4/30), lower than 36.7% (11/30) in the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate in the observation group was 93.3% (28/30), which was better than 70.0% (21/30) in the control group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The four-step acupuncture therapy for opening orifices and benefiting throat combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation can improve the swallowing function of patients with post-stroke dysphagia and reduce the incidence of clinical complications.

Relato da experiência da atuação fonoaudiológica em telessaúde em pacientes neurológicos com disfagia e disartria durante a pandemia de Covid-19 / Experience report of speech therapy in telehealth with neurological patients with dysphagia and dysarthria during the Covid-19 pandemic / Reporte de experiencia de desempeño logopédico en telesalud en pacientes neurológicos con disfagia y disartria durante la pandemia de Covid-19

Introdução: Devido à COVID-19, os pacientes com doenças neurológicas deixaram de frequentar presencialmente as consultas fonoaudiológicas em ambulatórios. Objetivo: Descrever o relato da experiência fonoaudiológica em pacientes com doença neurológica com disartria e/ou disfagia durante a pandemia da COVID-19 através da telessaúde. Método: Trata-se de um relato de experiência. Foram incluídos pacientes do ambulatório de fonoaudiologia de um hospital universitário, que ficaram privados do acompanhamento fonoaudiológico em período pandêmico e que tinham diagnóstico de disfagia e/ou disartria (prévios à pandemia). No total, 43 pacientes foram convidados a participar do estudo. Os indivíduos foram separados de acordo com seu diagnóstico fonoaudiológico: disfagia, disartria e disfagia/disartria. No início, todos foram reavaliados em videochamadas: disfagia (Northwestern dysphagia patient check sheet, Escala Funcional de Ingestão Via Oral e Instrumento de Autoavaliação da Alimentação); disartria (coleta de fala e questionário de autopercepção Radbould Oral Inventory Motor for Parkinson's disease). Após, os pacientes foram alocados aleatoriamente: teleatendimento fonoaudiológico por quatro semanas consecutivas, sendo o outro grupo controle, sem intervenções e/ou orientações. Todos foram reavaliados para a comparação pré e pós-acompanhamento fonoaudiológico. Resultados: Nove participantes concluíram todas as etapas do estudo, sendo 6 (66,66%) homens. A média de idade foi de 60,44 anos (±16,13). Os participantes possuíam diagnóstico médico de doença neurológica, sendo 2 neurogenética (22,22%), 5 neurodegenerativa (55,5%) e 2 neurológicas (22,22%). Não foram observadas diferenças descritivas entre os grupos nas avaliações pré e pós-intervenção. A perda na amostra aconteceu devido à falta de dispositivos tecnológicos e à sobrecarga dos cuidadores. Conclusões: A experiência em tele fonoaudiologia, apesar de ter sido positiva, revelou a dificuldade da sua implementação em pacientes neurológicos de baixa condições sócio financeiras e educacional.

Introduction: Due to COVID-19, patients with neurological disease no longer attend face-to-face speech therapy consultations in outpatient clinics. Objective: To describe the report of the speech therapy experience patients with neurological disease with dysarthria and/or dysphagia during the COVID-19 pandemic through telehealth. Method: This is an experience report. Patients from the speech therapy outpatient clinic of a university hospital who were deprived of speech therapy during a pandemic period and had a diagnosis of dysphagia and/or dysarthria (prior to the pandemic) were included. In total, 43 patients were invited to participate in the study. Individuals were separated according to their speech-language diagnosis: dysphagia, dysarthria, and dysphagia/dysarthria. In the beginning, all were reassessed in video calls: dysphagia (Northwestern dysphagia patient check sheet, Functional Oral Intake Scale, and Food Self-Assessment Instrument); dysarthria (speech collection and self-perception questionnaire Radbould Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's disease). Afterward, the patients were randomly allocated: speech therapy telecare for four consecutive weeks, with the other being a control group, without interventions and/or guidance. All were reassessed for comparison before and after speech therapy follow-up. Results:Nine participants completed all stages of the study, 6 (66.66%) men. The mean age was 60.44 years (±16.13). Participants had a medical diagnosis of neurological disease, 2 of which were neurogenetic (22.22%), five neurodegenerative (55.5%), and two neurologic (22.22%). No descriptive differences were observed between groups in pre- and post-intervention assessments. The loss in the sample happened due to the lack of technological devices and the overload of caregivers. Conclusions: The experience in telehealth was positive, revealing the difficulty of its implementation in neurological patients with low socio-financial and educational conditions.

Introducción: Debido al COVID-19, los pacientes con enfermedades neurologicas ya no asisten a consultas de logopedia presenciales en consultas externas. Objetivo: Describir el relato de la experiencia fonoaudiológica en pacientes con enfermedades neurologicas con disartria y/o disfagia durante la pandemia de COVID-19 a través de telesalud. Método: Este es un relato de experiencia. Se incluyeron pacientes de la consulta externa de logopedia de un hospital universitario, que fueron privados de logopedia durante un período de pandemia y que tenían diagnóstico de disfagia y/o disartria (previo a la pandemia). En total, 43 pacientes fueron invitados a participar en el estudio. Los individuos se separaron según su diagnóstico del habla y el lenguaje: disfagia, disartria y disfagia/disartria. Al principio, todos fueron reevaluados en videollamadas: disfagia (Northwestern dysphagia patient check sheet), Escala de ingesta oral funcional e Instrumento de autoevaluación de alimentos); disartria (cuestionario de recogida de voz y autopercepción Radbould Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's disease). Posteriormente, los pacientes fueron asignados aleatoriamente: teleasistencia logopédica durante cuatro semanas consecutivas, siendo el otro grupo control, sin intervenciones y/u orientaciones. Todos fueron reevaluados para compararlos antes y después del seguimiento con logopedia. Resultados: Nueve participantes completaron todas las etapas del estudio, 6 (66,66%) hombres. La edad media fue de 60,44 años (±16,13). Los participantes tenían diagnóstico médico de enfermedad neurológica, 2 de ellas neurogenéticas (22,22%), 5 neurodegenerativas (55,5%) y 2 neurológica (22,22%). No se observaron diferencias descriptivas entre los grupos en las evaluaciones previas y posteriores a la intervención. La pérdida en la muestra ocurrió por la falta de dispositivos tecnológicos y la sobrecarga de cuidadores. Conclusiones: La experiencia en telefonoaudiología, a pesar de ser positiva, reveló la dificultad de su implementación en pacientes neurológicos de baja condición socioeconómica y educativa.

Características de deglutição e ingestão oral pré e pós acompanhamento fonoaudiológico de pacientes traqueostomizados internados em um hospital universitário / Swallowing characteristics and oral intake before and after speech therapy follow-up of tracheostomized patients admitted to a university hospital / Características de deglución e ingesta oral antes y después del seguimiento logopédico de pacientes traqueostomizados ingresados en un hospital universitario

Introdução: A traqueostomia pode impactar na deglutição e gerar alterações neurofisiológicas e mecânicas. Objetivo: Analisar a funcionalidade da deglutição em pacientes traqueostomizados internados em um hospital universitário, pré e pós intervenção fonoaudiológica por meio da análise de protocolos do serviço ­ Protocolo Adaptado (base na escalaFOIS e Protocolo de Avaliação do Risco para Disfagia ­ PARD). Método: Estudo transversal, retrospectivo, analítico observacional, de abordagem quantitativa. Analisados 114 protocolos de avaliação da deglutição, verificou-se o grau de disfagia conforme a classificação de O'Neile escala FOIS em um período de quatro anos. Pesquisa aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Instituição (29894920.5.0000.5349). Resultados: Após analisados os protocolos constataram-se que a maioria era do sexo masculino com média de idade de 54,55 anos. Observou-se a predominância das seguintes comorbidades prévias de saúde: pneumonia, hipertensão arterial sistêmica e acidente vascular encefálico isquêmico. Após o acompanhamento fonoaudiológico houve melhora da biomecânica da deglutição com mais pacientes apresentando deglutição funcional ­ um (0,9%) para 12 (10,5%), redução do número de sujeitos com disfagia grave ­ 32 (28,1%) para 17 (14,9%) e maior ingestão por via oral ­ 79 (69,3%) dos pacientes aumentaram o nível de ingestão oral conforme a escala FOIS. A maior parte da amostra apresentou boa tolerância à oclusão de traqueostomia e 60 (52,6%) progrediram para decanulação. Conclusão: A presença da traqueostomia impactou sobre a funcionalidade da deglutição, pois a maioria dos pacientes possuía algum grau de disfagia. Ressalta-se a importância da atuação fonoaudiológica no processo de reabilitação da deglutição, auxiliando no processo de decanulação.

Introduction: Tracheostomy may impact swallowing and generate neurophysiological and mechanical alterations. Objective: To analyze the swallowing functionality in tracheostomized patients admitted to a university hospital, before and after speech-language therapy intervention through the analysis of the service protocols - Adapted Protocol (based on the FOIS scale and Dysphagia Risk Assessment Protocol - PARD). Method: Cross-sectional, retrospective, analytical observational study, with a quantitative approach. We analyzed 114 swallowing assessment protocols, and checked the degree of dysphagia according to O'Neil's classification and FOISscale over a four-year period. Research approved by the Institution's Research Ethics Committee (29894920.5.0000.5349). Results: After analyzing the protocols it was found that the majority were male with a mean age of 54.55 years. A predominance of the following previous health comorbidities was observed: pneumonia, systemic arterial hypertension and ischemic stroke. After the speech-language therapy follow-up there was an improvement in swallowing biomechanics with more patients presenting functional swallowing - one (0.9%) to 12 (10.5%), reduction in the number of subjects with severe dysphagia - 32 (28.1%) to 17 (14.9%) and greater oral intake - 79 (69.3%) of the patients increased the level of oral intake according to the FOIS scale. Most of the sample showed good tolerance to tracheostomy occlusion and 60 (52.6%) progressed to decannulation. Conclusion: The presence of a tracheostomy had an impact on swallowing functionality, since most patients had some degree of dysphagia. We emphasize the importance of speech therapy in the swallowing rehabilitation process, helping in the decannulation process.

Introducción: La traqueotomía puede afectar la deglución y generar cambios neurofisiológicos y mecánicos. Objetivo: Analizar la funcionalidad de la deglución en pacientes traqueostomizados ingresados en un hospital universitario, antes y después de la intervención logopédica mediante el análisis de protocolos de servicio - Protocolo Adaptado (basado en la escala FOIS y Protocolo de Evaluación de Riesgos para Disfagia - PARD). Método: Estudio observacional analítico, transversal, retrospectivo, con enfoque cuantitativo. Tras analizar 114 protocolos de evaluación de la deglución, se verificó el grado de disfagia según la clasificación de O'Neil y la escala FOIS durante un período de cuatro años. Investigación aprobada por el Comité de Ética en Investigación de la Institución (29894920.5.0000.5349). Resultados: Tras analizar los protocolos, se encontró que la mayoría eran varones con una edad media de 54,55 años. Predominaron las siguientes comorbilidades de salud previas: neumonía, hipertensión arterial sistémica e ictus isquémico. Después del seguimiento de logopedia, hubo una mejora en la biomecánica de la deglución, con más pacientes presentando deglución funcional - uno (0,9%) a 12 (10,5%), una reducción en el número de sujetos con disfagia severa - 32 (28,1%) %) a 17 (14,9%) y mayor ingesta oral - 79 (69,3%) de los pacientes aumentaron el nivel de ingesta oral según la escala FOIS. La mayor parte de la muestra mostró buena tolerancia a la oclusión de la traqueotomía y 60 (52,6%) progresaron a decanulación. Conclusión: La presencia de traqueotomía repercutió en la funcionalidad de la deglución, ya que la mayoría de los pacientes presentaba algún grado de disfagia. Enfatiza la importancia de la logopedia en el proceso de rehabilitación de la deglución, ayudando en el proceso de decanulación.

Efeitos dos exercícios vocais no tratamento da disfagia: revisão integrativa / Effects of vocal exercises on the treatment of dysphagia: integrative review

RESUMO Objetivo verificar as evidências disponíveis sobre o efeito dos exercícios vocais no tratamento da disfagia. Estratégia de pesquisa foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico nas bases de dados PubMed, LILACS, SciELO e MEDLINE, sem restrições quanto ao período de publicação. Critérios de seleção artigos originais, estudos de caso e/ou revisões de literatura publicados nos idiomas português e/ou inglês, disponíveis eletronicamente na íntegra e que abordassem o tratamento clínico com exercícios vocais em adultos e idosos com disfagia. Foram excluídas publicações repetidas nas bases de dados, com população de crianças, com indivíduos que não apresentassem o diagnóstico de disfagia, com exercícios vocais sem especificação, com exercícios exclusivos de deglutição, artigos e/ou resumos sem possibilidade de acesso pelas plataformas institucionais e estudos com modelo animal. Resultados foram encontrados 2.356 artigos, dos quais, após aplicados os critérios de elegibilidade, foram selecionados 8 para a amostra final. Para avaliar os efeitos dos exercícios vocais, os estudos utilizaram avaliação clínica, videofluoroscopia, videoendoscopia e eletromiografia. Quanto aos efeitos dos exercícios vocais na deglutição, observou-se que as técnicas de som plosivo, empuxo, trato vocal semiocluído, som basal, modulação vocal, sobrearticulação, o método Lee Silverman Voice Treatment® e o uso de exercícios de treino de força muscular expiratória apresentaram efeitos positivos na reabilitação da disfagia. Conclusão os estudos com treino de força muscular expiratória, o método Lee Silverman e os exercícios vocais tradicionais demonstraram efeitos positivos no tratamento da disfagia. No entanto, ainda não foi possível comprovar o nível de evidências de todos os estudos.

ABSTRACT Purpose To verify the available evidence on the effect of vocal exercises on the treatment of dysphagia. Research strategy A bibliographic survey was carried out in the PubMed, LILACS, SciELO and MEDLINE databases, with no restrictions on the publication period. Selection criteria Original articles, case studies and/or literature reviews published in Portuguese and/or English, available electronically in full and addressing clinical treatment with vocal exercises in adults and elderly with dysphagia. Publications repeated by the databases, with a population of children, individuals who did not present the diagnosis of dysphagia, with vocal exercises without specification, with exclusive swallowing exercises, articles and/or abstracts without the possibility of access by institutional platforms, and studies with animal model were excluded. Results A total of 2,356 articles were found, of which, after the eligibility criteria were applied, 08 were selected for the final sample. To evaluate the effects of vocal exercises, the studies used clinical evaluation, videofluoroscopy, videoendoscopy and electromyography. Regarding the effects of vocal exercises on swallowing, it was observed that the techniques of plosive sound, buoyancy, semi-occluded vocal tract, basal sound, vocal modulation, overarticulation, the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment method® and the use of expiratory muscle strength training exercises showed positive effects in the rehabilitation of dysphagia. Conclusion It was observed that studies with expiratory muscle strength training (EMST), Lee Silverman method (LSVT®) and traditional vocal exercises demonstrated positive effects in the treatment of dysphagia. However, it has not yet been possible to prove the level of evidence in all studies.

Lateral needling at Lianquan (CV 23) for post-stroke dysphagia: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effect of lateral needling at Lianquan (CV 23) for post-stroke dysphagia, and explore its mechanism.@*METHODS@#A total of 64 patients with post-stroke dysphagia were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, 32 cases in each group. Both groups were treated with conventional basic treatment. The observation group was treated with lateral needling at CV 23, without needle retaining, once a day. The control group was treated with swallowing rehabilitation training, once a day. Both groups were treated for 5 days a week, with 2 days interval, 1 week as one course and 4 courses were required. Before and after treatment, the Kubota water swallowing test grade and standardized swallowing assessment (SSA) score were compared in the two groups. Before and after treatment, the video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) was used to measure the hyoid bone movement displacement and pharyngeal delivery time in the observation group.@*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the Kubota water swallowing test grade after treatment was improved in the two groups (P<0.05), and the observation group was superior to the control group (P<0.05); the SSA scores after treatment were decreased in the two groups (P<0.05), and the observation group was lower than the control group (P<0.05). Compared before treatment, the hyoid bone movement displacement was increased and pharyngeal delivery time was shortened after treatment in the observation group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Lateral needling at CV 23 could improve dysphagia symptoms in patients with post-stroke dysphagia, its mechanism may be related to the increasing of hyoid bone movement displacement and shortening of pharyngeal delivery time.

Effect of intradermal needling combined with oral motor therapy for salivation in children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the effect of combination of intradermal needling with oral motor therapy and simple oral motor therapy on salivation in children with cerebral palsy.@*METHODS@#A total of 60 children with salivation in cerebral palsy were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The observation group was treated with intradermal needling (kept for 24 hours each time at Jiache [ST 6], Dicang [ST 4], tongue three needles, etc. ) and oral motor therapy, while the control group was only given oral motor therapy. The intradermal needling was performed 3 times a week, and oral motor therapy was performed 5 times a week, 4 weeks as a course, totally 3 courses of treatment were required. The classification of teacher drooling scale (TDS), drooling severity and Kubota water swallow test, dysphagia disorders survey (DDS) score were compared before treatment and after 4, 8 and 12 weeks of treatment in both groups, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.@*RESULTS@#After 8 weeks of treatment in the observation group and after 12 weeks of treatment in the two groups, the classification of TDS and drooling severity were improved (P<0.05), and the observation group was better than the control group after 12 weeks of treatment (P<0.05). After 8 and 12 weeks of treatment, the DDS scores of oral period in the observation group were lower than those before treatment (P<0.05). The total effective rate in the observation group was 83.3% (25/30), which was higher than 53.3% (16/30) in the control group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The combination of intradermal needling with oral motor therapy can improve salivation symptoms and swallowing function in children with cerebral palsy, the effect is better than oral motor therapy alone, and the effect is earlier.

Effect of acupuncture for dysphagia after stroke based on fiberoptic endoscopic swallowing function evaluation / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the effect of acupuncture combined with regular treatment and swallowing function training on pharyngeal motor, sensory function and penetration-aspiration function in patients with dysphagia after stroke.@*METHODS@#A total of 60 patients with dysphagia after stroke were randomly divided into a control group and an observation group, 30 patients in each group. Both groups were treated with conventional treatment and swallowing function training; in addition, the observation group was treated with acupuncture at Lianquan (CV 23), Fengfu (GV 16), Yifeng (TE 17). All the treatments were given once a day, 5 days a week, for totally 4 weeks. In the two groups, the pharyngeal motor and sensory function, penetration-aspiration scores were evaluated by fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), and the Kubota water swallowing test scores were assessed before and after treatment, and the clinical effects were compared.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the pharyngeal motor and sensory function in the two groups were all higher than those before treatment (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were better than the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the penetration-aspiration scores and Kubota water swallowing test scores in the two groups were all lower than those before treatment (P<0.05), and those in the observation group were lower than the control group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 93.3% (28/30) in the observation group, which was better than 73.3% (22/30) in the control group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Acupuncture combined with regular treatment and swallowing training could improve the pharyngeal motor and sensory function, and penetration-aspiration scores in patients with dysphagia after stroke.

Scalp-nape acupuncture as adjuvant therapy for pharyngeal dysphagia of stroke at recovery stage: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the therapeutic effect of scalp-nape acupuncture for pharyngeal dysphagia of stroke at recovery stage on the basis of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and rehabilitation training.@*METHODS@#A total of 42 patients with pharyngeal dysphagia of stroke at recovery stage were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 21 cases in each group. Conventional medical symptomatic treatment was given in both groups. NMES and rehabilitation training were adopted in the control group, 30 min for each one. On the basis of the treatment in the control group, scalp-nape acupuncture was given in the observation group, scalp acupuncture was applied at lower 2/5 of anterior and posterior oblique lines of parietal and temporal, nape acupuncture was applied at Fengchi (GB 20), Yiming (EX-HN 14), Gongxue (Extra), Zhiqiang (Extra), Tunyan (Extra), etc. The treatment was given once a day, 5 days a week for 3 weeks in both groups. Before and after treatment, the videofluoroscopic dysphagia scale (VDS) score, the Kubota water swallowing test grade, the functional oral intake scale (FOIS) grade and the swallowing quality of life (SWAL-QOL) score were observed in both groups.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the VDS scores were decreased and the SWAL-QOL scores were increased compared before treatment (P<0.05), the Kubota water swallowing test grade and FOIS grade were improved compared before treatment (P<0.05) in both groups. The changes of VDS score and SWAL-QOL score, Kubota water swallowing test grade and FOIS grade in the observation group were superior to those in the control group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Based on NMES and rehabilitation training, scalp-nape acupuncture can enhance the therapeutic effect on pharyngeal dysphagia of stroke at recovery stage, and improve the patients' swallowing function and quality of life.

Acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for pseudobulbar palsy dysphagia / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To analyze the acupoint selection rules of acupuncture for pseudobulbar palsy dysphagia using data mining technology.@*METHODS@#The literature of acupuncture for pseudobulbar palsy dysphagia published from January 1, 1990 to May 1, 2021 was retrieved from CNKI, SinoMed, Wanfang, VIP, and PubMed databases. Acupuncture prescription database was established. The frequency of acupoint selection was analyzed by Microsoft Excel 2016; Apriori algorithm was used to analyze the association rules and draw the high-frequency acupoint co-occurrence network diagram; SPSS21.0 was used to perform clustering analysis.@*RESULTS@#A total of 87 literature was included, involving 89 acupuncture prescriptions and 71 acupoints. Fengchi (GB 20) was the most frequently-used acupoint; the commonly-selected meridians were gallbladder meridian, conception vessel, governor vessel and stomach meridian; the acupoints located at the neck were the most frequently-used acupoints; the crossing points were commonly selected among the special acupoints. The most commonly-used acupoint combination was Jinjin (EX-HN 12) plus Yuye (EX-HN 13).@*CONCLUSION@#The modern acupuncture for pseudobulbar palsy dysphagia usually selects local acupoints, especially the neck acupoints such as Fengchi (GB 20) and Lianquan (CV 23). The acupoints in the front and back are concurrently selected with needles towards the disease location.

Ultrasound-guided electroacupuncture at suprahyoid muscle group for pharyngeal dysphagia after stroke: a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the effect among ultrasound-guided electroacupuncture (EA) at suprahyoid muscle group, conventional acupuncture and conventional EA at suprahyoid muscle group on pharyngeal dysphagia after stroke, and to explore its biomechanical mechanism.@*METHODS@#A total of 120 patients with pharyngeal dysphagia after stroke were randomly divided into an observation group, a control-1 group and a control-2 group, 40 cases in each group. The patients in the observation group were treated with ultrasound-guided EA at suprahyoid muscle group; the patients in the control-1 group were treated with EA at Lianquan (CV 23), Wangu (GB 12) and Fengchi (GB 20), etc.; the patients in the control-2 group were treated with EA at suprahyoid muscle group according to anatomical location. The EA in the three groups were discontinuous wave, with frequency of 5 Hz and current intensity of 1 mA. The EA was given for 30 minutes, once a day, 6 times were taken as a course of treatment, and 4 courses of treatment were provided. The video floroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) was performed before and after treatment. The Rosenbek penetration-aspiration scale (PAS) score, the forward and upward movement distance of hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage, Ichiro Fujima ingestion-swallowing function score were recorded in the three groups, and the incidences of subcutaneous hematoma were recorded after treatment.@*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the PAS scores were reduced and the Ichiro Fujima ingestion-swallowing function scores were increased after treatment in the three groups (P<0.05); the PAS scores in the observation group were lower than those in the control-1 group and the control-2 group, and the Ichiro Fujima ingestion-swallowing function scores in the observation group were higher than those in the control-1 group and the control-2 group (P<0.05). After treatment, the forward and upward movement distance of hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage in the observation group and the control-2 group was increased (P<0.05), and the forward and upward movement distance of hyoid bone was increased in the control-1 group (P<0.05); the forward and upward movement distance of hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage in the observation group was longer than that in the control-1 group and the control-2 group (P<0.05). The incidence of subcutaneous hematoma in the observation group was 0% (0/40), which was lower than 20.0% (8/40) in the control-1 group and 47.5% (19/40) in the control-2 group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Ultrasound-guided EA at suprahyoid muscle group could improve the swallowing function in patients with pharyngeal dysphagia after stroke by increasing the motion of hyoid laryngeal complex. Its effect and safety are better than conventional acupuncture and conventional EA at suprahyoid muscle group.

Acupoint injection combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation for post-stroke dysphagia:a randomized controlled trial / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy of acupoint injection combined with Vitalstim electrical stimulation for post-stroke dysphagia.@*METHODS@#A total of 98 patients with dysphagia after first stroke were randomized into an acupoint injection group (35 cases, 2 cases dropped off), an electrical stimulation group (31 cases, 3 cases dropped off) and a combination group (32 cases, 3 cases dropped off). Injection of mecobalamin into Tunyan point, Vitalstim electrical stimulation and the combination of injection of mecobalamin into Tunyan point and Vitalstim electrical stimulation were applied respectively in the 3 groups, once a day, 10 times as one course, 2 courses were required. Before and after treatment, the tongue muscle thickness and video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) score were observed in the 3 groups.@*RESULTS@#After treatment, the tongue muscle thickness was decreased (P<0.05), the VFSS scores were increased (P<0.05) compared with before treatment in the 3 groups, and the variation of tongue muscle thickness and VFSS score in the combination group was greater than the acupoint injection group and the electrical stimulation group (P<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#Both acupoint injection of mecobalamin and Vitalstim electrical stimulation have therapeutic effect on dysphagia after stroke, and the two have synergistic effect.

Professor LIN Guo-hua's clinical experience in staging treatment for post-stroke dysphagia / 中国针灸

The paper summarizes professor LIN Guo-hua's clinical experience in staging treatment for post-stroke dysphagia. Professor LIN Guo-hua adheres to "essence and marrow deficiency and primary yang decline" as the pathogenesis and "conducting yin from yang " as the treating principle. By regulating the conception vessel and the governor vessel and focusing on yang meridians, in association with meridian differentiation and the location differentiation, professor LIN provides the staging treatment for post-stroke dysphagia. At the oral phase, yangming is dysfunction, manifested as facial paralysis and flaccid tongue. In treatment, reducing method is predominated at yangming meridian specially. At the pharyngeal phase, shaoyang is invaded by pathogens, manifested as pivoting dysfunction. The treatment focuses on communicating the exterior with the interior and promoting shaoyang meridian. At the esophageal phase, yangming meridian is deficiency and the turbid qi fails to descend, thus the reinforcing method is dominated to promote and tonify yangming. Additionally, the kinesiotherapy of acupuncture is assisted and the Lingnan fire needling therapy is used particularly. All of the summaries above provide the reference for the clinical treatment of post-stroke dysphagia.

Atuação fonoaudiológica em pacientes com câncer de esôfago submetidos a tratamento radioterápico: Série de casos / Speech therapy performance in patients with esophagus cancer receiving radiotherapy treatment: A case series / Actuación fonoaudiológica en pacientes con cáncer de esófago en radioterapia: Serie de casos

Introdução: A atuação fonoaudiológica na disfagia decorrente do câncer de esôfago ainda é recente. Não foi encontrado até o momento, estudos que descrevam a atuação fonoaudiológica em pacientes com câncer de esôfago submetidos a radioterapia. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo descrever a atuação fonoaudiológica em pacientes com câncer de esôfago, submetidos a tratamento radioterápico com queixa de disfagia. Métodos: Trata-se de uma série de cinco casos, que receberam acompanhamento fonoaudiológico ambulatorial. Os pacientes foram avaliados por meio de avaliação clínica da deglutição, classificação do grau de alteração de deglutição com aplicação de escala visual analógica e protocolos de qualidade de vida utilizados na área da oncologia. Foram submetidos ainda a uma abordagem terapêutica para deglutição. Resultados: Os pacientes obtiveram melhora da deglutição, apresentando, ao término do tratamento, diminuição dos sintomas de disfagia, possibilidade de ingesta de alimentos via oral e melhora da qualidade de vida. Conclusão: A fonoterapia, compreendendo a avaliação clínica da deglutição, seguida de treino da deglutição e exercício miofuncional para abertura do esfíncter esofágico superior (Shaker), auxiliou na reabilitação da disfagia esofágica.

Introduction: Speech therapy performance in dysphagia resulting from esophageal cancer is still a recent subject. To date, there are no studies describing the speech therapy performance of patients with esophageal cancer undergoing radiotherapy. For this reason, the aim of this study was to describe speech therapy performance in patients with esophageal cancer receiving radiotherapy treatment and with complaints of dysphagia. Methods: This is a series of five cases, with patients that received outpatient speech therapy. The patients were assessed using clinical swallowing evaluation, classification of the degree of swallowing alteration with application of visual analog scale and quality of life protocols used in oncology. They also underwent a therapeutic approach to swallowing. Results: The patients' swallowing was improved and, at the end of the treatment, there were reduced symptoms of dysphagia, possibility of oral intake of food and improved quality of life. Conclusions: Speech therapy, comprising the clinical assessment of the swallowing function, followed by swallowing training and myofunctional exercise to open the upper esophageal sphincter, supported the rehabilitation of esophageal dysphagia.

Introducción: La actuación fonoaudiológica en disfagia decurrente de cáncer del esófago es todavía reciente. Hasta ahora, no se han encontrado estudios que describan la actuación fonoaudiológica en pacientes con cáncer de esófago sometidos a radioterapia. De esta forma, este trabajo tuvo como objetivo describir la actuación del fonoaudiologo en pacientes con cáncer de esófago sometidos a tratamiento de radioterapia con queja de disfagia.Métodos: Esta es una serie de cinco casos, que recibieron terapia fonoaudiologica en ambulatorio. Los pacientes fueron evaluados mediante evaluación clínica de deglución, clasificación del nivel de alteración de la deglución con aplicación de escala visual analógica y protocolos de calidad de vida utilizados en el área de oncología. También fueron sometidos a un enfoque terapéutico para la deglución. Resultados: Los pacientes mejoraron su deglución, presentando, al final del tratamiento, una reducción en los síntomas de disfagia, la posibilidad de ingesta de alimentos por vía oral y una mejora en la calidad de vida. Conclusión: La terapia fonoaudiologica, que comprende la evaluación clínica de deglución, seguida del entrenamiento de deglución y ejercicio miofuncional para abrir el esfínter esofágico superior, ayudó en la rehabilitación de la disfagia esofágica.

Manejo fonoaudiológico do paciente traqueostomizado no contexto da Covid-19: uma revisão do conhecimento atual / Speech therapy management of the tracheostomized patient in the context of Covid-19: a review of current knowledge / Manejo fonoaudiológico del paciente traqueostomizado en el contexto del Covid-19: una revisión de los conocimientos actuales

Introdução: O SARS-CoV-2 se estabeleceu como um dos principais agentes etiológicos de instabilidade da função pulmonar e repercussões no trato respiratório. Devido à necessidade de suporte ventilatório prolongado, pode ser observado aumento na demanda da indicação da traqueostomia. Objetivo: verificar as evidências disponíveis sobre o manejo fonoaudiológico da traqueostomia em pacientes com COVID-19, através de uma revisão breve do conhecimento atual. Método: As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados do Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo, Web of Science, Scopus e Google Scholar, no período de agosto de 2020, através dos descritores "tracheostomy and COVID-19", extraídos do Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) e dos Descritores em Ciências da Saúde (DeCS). Resultados: seis estudos foram selecionados, de acordo com os critérios de elegibilidade. O processo de desmame do cuff ou troca da cânula da traqueostomia foi sugerido após resultado negativo para COVID-19. Os estudos sugerem avaliação clínica da deglutição, o uso de cânulas sem fenestra, com cuff insuflado. O uso de equipamentos de proteção individual foi fortemente indicado durante os procedimentos. Não há consenso quanto à intervenção fonoaudiológica para pacientes traqueostomizados com COVID-19. Conclusão: Esta revisão não mostrou evidências científicas sobre o manejo fonoaudiológico da traqueostomia em pacientes com COVID-19.

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 has established itself as one of the main etiological agents of instability of pulmonary function and repercussions in the respiratory tract. Due to the need for prolonged ventilatory support, an increased demand for tracheostomy indication. Objective: to verify the available evidence on the speech therapy management of tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19, through a brief review of current knowledge. Method: Searches were carried out in the databases of Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar, in the period of August 2020, using the descriptors "tracheostomy and COVID-19", extracted from the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS). Results: six studies were selected, according to the eligibility criteria. The process of weaning the cuff or changing the tracheostomy cannula was suggested after a negative result for COVID-19. Studies suggest clinical evaluation of swallowing, the use of cannulas without fenestra, with inflated cuff. The use of personal protective equipment was strongly recommended during the procedures. There is no consensus regarding speech therapy for patients with tracheostomy with COVID-19. Conclusion:This review did not show any scientific evidence on the speech therapy management of tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19.

Introducción: El SARS-CoV-2 se ha consolidado como uno de los principales agentes etiológicos de inestabilidad de la función pulmonar y repercusiones en el tracto respiratorio. Debido a la necesidad de soporte ventilatorio prolongado, una mayor demanda de indicación de traqueotomia. Objetivo: verificar la evidencia disponible sobre el manejo logopédico de la traqueotomía en pacientes con COVID-19, a través de una breve revisión de los conocimientos actuales. Método: Se realizaron búsquedas en las bases de datos de Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo, Web of Science, Scopus y Google Scholar, en el período de agosto de 2020, utilizando los descriptores "traqueotomía y COVID-19", extraídos de Medical Subject Headings ( MeSH) y Descriptores de Ciencias de la Salud (DeCS). Resultados: se seleccionaron seis estudios, según los criterios de elegibilidad. El proceso de destete del manguito o cambio de cánula de traqueotomía se sugirió después de un resultado negativo para COVID-19. Los estudios sugieren una evaluación clínica de la deglución, el uso de cánulas sin fenestra, con manguito inflado. Se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de equipo de protección personal durante los procedimientos. No existe consenso con respecto a la terapia del habla para pacientes con traqueotomía con COVID-19. Conclusión: Esta revisión no mostró evidencia científica sobre el manejo logopédico de la traqueotomía en pacientes con COVID-19.

Efficacy of speech therapy in post-intubation patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia: a randomized controlled trial / Eficácia da terapia fonoaudiológica em pacientes pós-intubação com disfagia orofaríngea: um ensaio clínico randomizado

ABSTRACT Purpose to verify the efficacy of speech therapy in the early return of oral intake in patients with post-orotracheal intubation dysphagia. Methods It was a double-blinded randomized controlled trial for two years with patients of intensive care units of a hospital. Study inclusion criteria were orotracheal intubation>48hours, age≥18 years old, clinical stability, and dysphagia. Exclusion criteria were tracheotomy, score 4 to 7 in the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), neurological disorders. Patients were randomized into speech treatment or control group (ten days of follow-up). The treated group (TG) received guidance, therapeutic techniques, airway protection and maneuvers, orofacial myofunctional and vocal exercises, diet introduction; the control group (CG) received SHAM treatment. Primary outcomes were oral intake progression, dysphagia severity, and tube feeding permanence. Results In the initial period of study, 240 patients were assessed and 40 (16.6%) had dysphagia. Of this, 32 patients met the inclusion criteria, and 17 (53%) received speech therapy. Tube feeding permanence was shorter in TG (median of 3 days) compared to CG (median of 10 days) (p=0.004). The size effect of the intervention on tube feeding permanence was statistically significant between groups (Cohen's d=1.21). TG showed progress on FOIS scores compared to CG (p=0.005). TG also had a progression in severity levels of Dysphagia protocol (from moderate to mild dysphagia) (p<0.001). Conclusion Speech therapy favors an early progression of oral intake in post-intubation patients with dysphagia. Clinical Trial Registration: RBR-9829jk.

RESUMO Objetivo verificar a eficácia da fonoterapia no retorno precoce da via oral em pacientes com disfagia pós-intubação orotraqueal. Métodos Ensaio clínico controlado, randomizado, duplo-cego, realizado por dois anos com pacientes de Unidades de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital. Os critérios de inclusão foram intubação orotraqueal>48 horas, idade ≥18 anos, estabilidade clínica e disfagia. Foram excluídos pacientes com traqueotomia, 4 a 7 pontos na Escala Funcional de Ingestão Oral (FOIS), distúrbios neurológicos. Os pacientes foram randomizados para grupo tratado (GT) ou grupo controle (GC) (dez dias de acompanhamento). O GT recebeu orientações, técnicas e manobras terapêuticas, exercícios vocais e miofuncionais orofaciais, introdução da dieta por via oral; o GC recebeu tratamento SHAM. Os desfechos foram progressão da ingestão oral, gravidade da disfagia e via alternativa de alimentação. Resultados Inicialmente foram avaliados 240 pacientes, desses 40 (16,6%) apresentaram disfagia. Trinta e dois pacientes preencheram os critérios de inclusão e 17 (53%) receberam terapia fonoaudiológica. A permanência da alimentação por sonda foi menor no GT (mediana de 3 dias) em comparação ao GC (mediana de 10 dias) (p=0.004). O tamanho do efeito da intervenção sobre o tempo de permanência com sonda nasoentéroica foi estatisticametne significativo entre os grupos (Cohen's d=1.21). O GT apresentou progresso nos escores FOIS em comparação ao GC (p=0.005). O GT também teve uma progressão nos níveis de gravidade do PARD (de disfagia moderada a leve) (p<0.001). Conclusão A terapia fonoaudiológica favorece uma progressão precoce da ingestão oral em pacientes pós-intubação com disfagia. Registro de Ensaio Clínico: RBR-9829jk.

Unusual case of prolonged breastfeeding in an orthodontic patient: clinical and psychosocial implications / Amamentação prolongada em paciente ortodôntico: implicações clínicas e psicossociais

Case report: This article presents the case of an 11-year-old patient who sought orthodontic treatment, complaining of crooked teeth. In anamnesis, an emotional and physical dependence was reported regarding the act of breastfeeding. Considerations on the diagnosis, psychological implications, and clinical approach in this rare case were addressed. An orthodontic treatment and myofunctional therapy were performed to resolve the occlusal and functional aspects of the patient. Psychological therapy for the child and her mother was required to handle emotional sequelae. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary treatment was prescribed. Dentists should be aware of this need in cases of patients with special characteristics for treatment beyond oral problems. In orthodontics, this may be the difference between effective treatment outcomes or not.

Relato de caso: Este artigo apresenta o caso de uma paciente de 11 anos que procurou tratamento ortodôntico com queixa de "dentes tortos". Na anamnese, foi relatada dependência emocional e física da criança em relação ao ato de amamentar. Considerações sobre diagnóstico, implicações psicológicas, abordagem clínica neste raro caso foram abordadas. Foi realizado tratamento ortodôntico e terapia miofuncional para resolução dos aspectos oclusais e funcionais do paciente. Um acompanhamento psicológico para crianças e sua mãe foi necessária para abordar sequelas emocionais inerentes. Conclusão: Um tratamento multiprofissional foi instituído e o dentista deve estar atento a essa necessidade nos casos de pacientes com características especiais, visando uma abordagem além dos problemas bucais. Na Ortodontia, essa pode ser a diferença entre os resultados eficazes do tratamento ou não.

Evaluating the efficacy of vitalstim electrical stimulation combined with swallowing function training for treating

OBJECTIVES: This study explored the clinical efficacy of VitalStim electrical stimulation combined with swallowing function training for patients with dysphagia following an acute stroke. METHODS: Seventy-two patients with dysphagia following an acute stroke were admitted to our hospital and were further divided into two groups using prospective research methods. There were 36 cases in each group according to the random number table method. The control group received conventional medical treatment and swallowing function training while the experimental group received conventional medical treatment and VitalStim electrical stimulation combined with swallowing function training. RESULTS: The overall response rate of the experimental group (94.44%) was higher than that of the control group (77.78%), and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). Compared with before treatment, the upward and forward movement speeds of the hyoid bone, anterior movement speed, the grading score of the Kubota drinking water test, Caiteng's grading score, serum superoxide dismutase, 5-hydroxytryptamine, and norepinephrine levels, Fugl-Meyer Assessment score, and multiple quality of life scores of the two groups showed improvement after treatment. While the standard swallowing assessment score, serum malondialdehyde level, and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score decreased, the aforementioned indices showed a significant improvement in the experimental group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The results of this study indicate that VitalStim electrical stimulation combined with swallowing function is effective for treating dysphagia following an acute stroke. It can effectively improve swallowing, neurological, and limb motor functions, reduce complications, promote physical recovery, and improve overall quality of life of patients.

Disfagia na doença de Carcot-Marie-Tooth: relato de caso / Dysphagia in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a case report

A doença de Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) é uma polineuropatia motora, sensitiva, hereditária e de predomínio distal. Os membros inferiores são os mais afetados e, ocasionalmente, há comprometimento dos membros superiores. Este estudo descreve a presença de disfagia orofaríngea e a intervenção fonoaudiológica em uma paciente de 58 anos com diagnóstico de CMT, encaminhada à avaliação fonoaudiológica devido a queixas na deglutição. Na avaliação inicial identificaram-se alterações, tanto de caráter estrutural quanto funcional, que resultaram em uma disfagia orofaríngea leve. Também se utilizou o Questionário de Qualidade de Vida na Disfagia para identificar o impacto na qualidade de vida da paciente. Após um mês de acompanhamento observou-se melhora dos sintomas e aumento do conforto e segurança ao deglutir. (AU)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease is a motor and sensory, hereditary, distally predominant polyneuropathy. The lower limbs are most affected and, occasionally, there is upper limb impairment; however, presence of oropharyngeal dysphagia has been identified. The present study describes the findings and speech therapy intervention in a 58-year-old patient, with CMT diagnosis, referred to speech therapy evaluation due to swallowing complaints. In an initial evaluation, presence of structural and functional alterations, resulting in mild oropharyngeal dysphagia, was identified. The Swallowing Quality of Life questionnaire was also used to identify the impact of dysphagia in the patient's quality of life. After a month of follow-up, an improvement was observed in the presenting symptoms, as well as an increase in comfort and safety during swallowing. (AU)