Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Radiation‐Associated Dysphagia: Results of a Pilot Prospective Trial

Key Points

• This research evaluates the feasibility and impact of expiratory muscle strength training on swallowing in cancer survivors with dysphagia.
• Conducted a pilot prospective trial
• Focused on head and neck cancer survivors experiencing dysphagia due to radiation
• Implemented expiratory muscle strength training sessions
• EMST was found to be feasible and safe for participants
• Significant improvements observed in expiratory function
• Participants demonstrated enhanced swallowing abilities