The importance of taste on swallowing function

The importance of taste on swallowing function

The world’s population is aging. Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among the older adults, with aspiration pneumonia being particularly common. Aspiration pneumonia is caused by a decline in swallowing function. Causes can include age-related sarcopenia of swallowing muscles, cognitive decline...

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Main Authors: Masahiko Okubo, Motoyoshi Morishita, Tomoko Odani, Hideo Sakaguchi, Takeshi Kikutani, Shoichiro Kokabu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
aspiration pneumonia
dysphagia
carbonated thickened drink
taste receptors
skeletal muscle
taste
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1356165/full

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