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A serious and often overlooked issue for patients with brain diseases: Swallowing

  • Written by Don Bolser, Professor, University of Florida
imagePeople with brain diseases, particularly older people, have trouble swallowing. Via Shutterstock.www.Shutttertock.com

Recall that last time you had something “go down the wrong pipe”? You spent the next several minutes coughing, choking and feeling like something bad was in your throat.

It may seem strange to say this, but count...

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