Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis

Inflammation, axonal loss and demyelinating plaques in the brain, which are the background of multiple sclerosis, very often cause changes in speech or dysarthria, in a range from mild to so severe that they impair comprehension of speech by the interlocutor. As a consequence of multiple sclerosi...

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Main Authors: Silva Banović, Osman Sinanović, Mirsad Muftić
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Language:English
Published: Sestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical Research 2024-01-01
Series:Acta Clinica Croatica
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/466507
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description Inflammation, axonal loss and demyelinating plaques in the brain, which are the background of multiple sclerosis, very often cause changes in speech or dysarthria, in a range from mild to so severe that they impair comprehension of speech by the interlocutor. As a consequence of multiple sclerosis, dysphagia can also occur. The aim of this paper is to present the speech and swallowing difficulties that result from multiple sclerosis, and the importance of assessing the speech and swallowing in people with multiple sclerosis. Th is article is descriptive and provides a comprehensive overview of the literature dealing with this topic. Speech difficulties impede daily functioning and are often the first sign that other people notice. Swallowing difficulties not only complicate daily life but, if not given sufficient attention, are a possible life-threatening consequence of multiple sclerosis. Assessment of speech and swallowing difficulties should be part of the clinical assessment in each person with multiple sclerosis. As multiple sclerosis progresses, so do speech and swallowing difficulties, and it is of utmost importance to provide appropriate treatment that can alleviate these difficulties. Speech-language pathologists should be part of a team making the diagnosis and providing treatment for a person with multiple sclerosis.
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spelling doaj-art-eb8311c3a3b94ef1912f260c8fbf8b762025-08-20T02:05:35ZengSestre Milosrdnice University hospital, Institute of Clinical Medical ResearchActa Clinica Croatica0353-94661333-94512024-01-0163.118519010.20471/acc.2024.63.01.22Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosisSilva Banović0Osman Sinanović1Mirsad Muftić2Department of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDepartment of Speech and Language Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Medical Faculty, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and HerzegovinaSarajevo Medical School, University of Sarajevo, School of Science and Technology, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tuzla, Tuzla, Bosnia and HerzegovinaInflammation, axonal loss and demyelinating plaques in the brain, which are the background of multiple sclerosis, very often cause changes in speech or dysarthria, in a range from mild to so severe that they impair comprehension of speech by the interlocutor. As a consequence of multiple sclerosis, dysphagia can also occur. The aim of this paper is to present the speech and swallowing difficulties that result from multiple sclerosis, and the importance of assessing the speech and swallowing in people with multiple sclerosis. Th is article is descriptive and provides a comprehensive overview of the literature dealing with this topic. Speech difficulties impede daily functioning and are often the first sign that other people notice. Swallowing difficulties not only complicate daily life but, if not given sufficient attention, are a possible life-threatening consequence of multiple sclerosis. Assessment of speech and swallowing difficulties should be part of the clinical assessment in each person with multiple sclerosis. As multiple sclerosis progresses, so do speech and swallowing difficulties, and it is of utmost importance to provide appropriate treatment that can alleviate these difficulties. Speech-language pathologists should be part of a team making the diagnosis and providing treatment for a person with multiple sclerosis.https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/466507Multiple sclerosisSpeechSwallowing
spellingShingle Silva Banović
Osman Sinanović
Mirsad Muftić
Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis
Speech
Swallowing
title Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
title_full Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
title_fullStr Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
title_short Characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
title_sort characteristics of speech and swallowing in persons with multiple sclerosis
topic Multiple sclerosis
Speech
Swallowing
url https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/466507
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