Epidemiology of Swallowing Disorders in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Quality of Life Burden.

Nelson RoyKristine M TannerRay M MerrillCharisse WrightJenny L PierceKarla L Miller

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2018)

Chronic, longstanding swallowing disorders are common in individuals with RA and appear to increase with disease severity. Those individuals with dysphagia reported greater reductions in quality of life as compared to those without, highlighting the need for improved awareness, exploration, and management of swallowing disorders in this population.

Keyphrases

risk factors
rheumatoid arthritis
disease activity
ankylosing spondylitis
interstitial lung disease
drug induced