Published: March 11, 2024

New ENThealth Video! Aging and Swallowing

Conditions that affect the ability to swallow properly can have a tremendous impact on patients’ lives. Help older patients and their caregivers learn more about aging and the swallowing process.

Ent HealthENThealth.org, the AAO-HNSF patient information website, offers a roadmap for consumers seeking health-related information about otolaryngology-head and neck surgery conditions and treatments. The content is developed from a team of otolaryngology experts, and information is delivered via peer-reviewed articles, interactive features, and video content featuring physicians.

Ozlem Tulunay-Ugur, MD, professor at the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas, shares expert insights into the aging and swallowing process for older patients and their caregivers in our latest video. Please take a moment to check it out and share additional resources on Aging and Swallowing on ENThealth.org with your patients and their caregivers.


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