Adhitya Adhitya
Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta

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Deskripsi Singkat Presbifagia Ferius Soewito; Adhitya Adhitya
Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia Vol 68 No 1 (2018): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo
Publisher : PENGURUS BESAR IKATAN DOKTER INDONESIA (PB IDI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47830/jinma-vol.68.1-2018-98

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Dysphagia is a frequent problem in elderly population since it can cause aspiration that leads to more complications. It appears as one of major potential problemswhich cause disability in elderly. Degenerative process which causes changes in swallowing structures and physiology in healthy aging (presbyphagia)can affect the swallowing process and leads to dysphagia. Consequences of dysphagia vary from social isolation to life threatening conditionssuch as aspiration. Detecting presbyphagia is essential to prevent aspiration.