Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 22, 20211 minApril is Parkinson’s Awareness Month:It is the time of year when those with Parkinson's, have a friend or family member with Parkinson’s, and those who work with or on behalf...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 22, 20211 minApril is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month: Treatment for oral, head, and neck cancer can cause swallowing problems. Head and neck cancer includes oral cancer and laryngeal cancer....
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 13, 20212 minXerostomia: A Closer LookXerostomia describes the sensation of oral dryness and is commonly called “dry mouth.” Some typical causes of dry mouth include...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 7, 20212 minWhat could be addressed after the MBS:If a person has difficulty with secretion management or has anterior spillage of the bolus, there are probably some labial seal issues;...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 3, 20212 minAge Associated Changes or Dysphagia?There are changes that occur in swallow function that are associated with healthy aging that do not result in dysphagia. The swallow...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPApr 1, 20211 minLump in the Throat Sensation:The exact cause of a feeling of a lump in the throat, or globus sensation is basically unknown. Some specialists believe that it is due...