Communication Disorders, Swallowing Disorders and Eating Disorders: The Overlooked Pairing of Diagnostic Categories From Psychiatry and Speech Language Pathology - Julia De Penti

This research explores the link between eating disorders and swallowing disorders, focusing on how conditions like bulimia can lead to aspiration pneumonia. A scoping review of existing literature highlights gaps in diagnosis and treatment. Findings emphasize that malnutrition and repeated vomiting can impair swallowing, underscoring the need for integrated clinical approaches.