Understanding a Common Reason for Tube Feedings: Dysphagia and Beyond
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According to research from the National Institutes of Health, dysphagia, or impaired swallowing, is one of the most common factors contributing to malnutrition across all age groups and is a primary driver for the use of tube feedings. These feeding tubes are a crucial medical intervention used to provide essential nutrition, fluids, and medication when a person cannot do so safely by mouth.
