Treatment for dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) in hereditary ataxia

Abstract

Background: Hereditary ataxias are a heterogeneous group of disorders resulting in progressive inco-ordination. Swallowing impairment, also known as dysphagia, is a common and potentially life threatening sequel of disease progression. The incidence and nature of dysphagia in these conditions is largely unknown. The loss of an effective and safe swallow can dramatically affect the health and well-being of an individual. Remediation of difficulties of eating and drinking is an important goal in the clinical care of people with hereditary ataxia. Objectives: To assess the effects of interventions for swallowing impairment (dysphagia) in people with hereditary ataxias. Search methods: We search..