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April 11, 2026Head & Neck

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

Beatrice Manduchi Carla L. Warneke Martha P. Barrow Cecilia Felix‐Lusterman George A. Eapen Emily K. Plowman C. David Fuller Stephen Y. Lai Katherine A. Hutcheson

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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

Implication

Pilot trial shows EMST improves swallowing function in survivors of head and neck cancer, suggesting its feasibility and safety.

Abstract

EMST is feasible, safe, and improves expiratory and swallowing function in aspirating HNC survivors, warranting randomized trials.

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Cite This Study

Manduchi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc892e3afacbeac03eaf3e https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70273

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