Journal of the Indonesian Medical Association : Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia
Vol 68 No 1 (2018): Journal of The Indonesian Medical Association - Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia, Vo

Deskripsi Singkat Presbifagia

Ferius Soewito (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Hermina Kemayoran Hospital, Jakarta)
Adhitya Adhitya (Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta)



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Publish Date
03 Oct 2019

Abstract

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.

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal Of The Indonesian Medical Association (JInMA) / Majalah Kedokteran Indonesia (MKI) adalah Jurnal yang berada di bawah naungan Pengurus Besar Ikatan Dokter Indonesia (PB IDI) dan sebagai Kanal InformasiIlmiah di Kalangan Dokter Umum dan Dokter Spesialis serta Profesi ...