Medical Treatment of Swallowing Disorders at ENT Clinics

Abstract

Otolaryngologists should take part in the medical treatment of swallowing disorders in view of their expertise as a specialist. Also, ENT clinics should consider their intervention and role in the medical treatment of swallowing disorders as a part of community health care (regional medicine).
One approach is for the ENT clinic to treat swallowing disorder patients in cooperation with other hospitals or other departments in the field of medical care. Otolaryngologists should actively take part in applying their expertise in community health care for swallowing disorders.