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Outcome Object ives

By the end of this session\, participants will be able to:

Recognize swallowing dysfunction p atterns in a range of systemic diseases.
Analyze pathophysiological mechanisms linking systemic conditions to dysphagia.
Interpret VFSS and FEES findings in systemic disease-related swallowing disorders.
Compare th erapeutic strategies for managing dysphagia in complex internal medicine p atients.
Implement int erdisciplinary assessment approaches in their clinical practice.

Structure of the Sess ion

Brief ove rview of systemic diseases commonly associated with dysphagia
Pathophysiological insights for ea ch condition
Case pres entations with VFSS and FEES video analysis
Interactive discussion on evaluation and management strategies
Audience Q& amp\;A and takeaway clinical pearls

Background

Swallowing involves a complex neuromuscu lar coordination that can be disrupted by systemic diseases affecting the gastrointestinal\, endocrine\, connective tissue\, or central nervous syst ems. Inflammatory bowel diseases can lead to pharyngeal dysmotility via sy stemic inflammation or medication effects. Fibromyalgia and amyloidosis ma y impair swallowing through myopathy or protein deposition in muscular and neural tissues. Hypothyroidism and Behçet’s disease can lead to struct ural or sensory abnormalities. Neurological diseases\, whether central or peripheral\, are well-known causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Despite the ir varied etiologies\, these conditions often present with overlapping sym ptoms and require detailed instrumental evaluation for accurate diagnosis. VFSS and FEES are essential tools for identifying aspiration risk\, resid ue\, and impaired protective reflexes in this population.