Abstract
As the number of elderly in the population increase, decompensation of swallowing and airway protective mechanisms can create an increased health care burden. This article outline the effect of aging on deglutitive function and esophageal and aerodigestive reflexes. Specific disorders in the elderly are discussed.
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Shaker, R., & Staff, D. (2001). Esophageal disorders in the elderly. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 30(2), 335–361. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0889-8553(05)70185-0
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