Increasing Incidence Of Oral Cancers Worldwide Is Propelling The Growth Of The Dysphagia Management Market
Dysphagia, defined as difficulty in initiating, sustaining, and finishing normal swallowing, affects approximately 13% of the population. Dysphagia is classified into two main categories: functional dysphagia and non-fatal dysphagia. People with functional dysphagia have problems initiating and completing certain movements of the upper airway; they rarely have problems with breathing. Non-fatal dysphagia causes problems with breathing and the release of excessive saliva (salivary colic) which can cause the tongue to stick out. These patients typically have no or little pain when the tongue is sticking out but often experience mild to moderate soreness afterward. The growing prevalence of oral cancer around the globe is driving the growth of the dysphagia management market . According to the World Health Organization, there are an estimated 657,000 new cases of cancers of the oral cavity and
pharynx each year, and more than 330,000 deaths. Dysphagia is associated with the diff...