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dysphagia matters – a podcast about swallowing, swallowing disorders and the latest and greatest, or sometimes not so great, evidence!

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July 27, 2026

EP 55: Little Lungs, Big Transitions: Navigating Pediatric Tracheostomy Care with Louise Edwards

Tracheostomy care is a highly specialised clinical area, but when it comes to infants and children, the complexities multiply. Pediatric care requires a completely unique approach that accounts for anatomical differences, developmental milestones, and family dynamics. In this episode, <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Louise-Edwards-18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Louise Edwards</a>, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and PhD candidate, joins us to explore the realities of pediatric tracheostomy care from an SLT perspective. Together, we examine the core clinical priorities, unpack the key differences between pediatric and adult management, and discuss the often-overlooked challenges of transitioning young people with complex needs from pediatric to adult services. Key takeaways: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Pediatric vs. Adult Care: Understanding the critical physiological, anatomical, and developmental differences clinicians must recognize.</li> <li>SLT Clinical Priorities: Establishing communication, developmental feeding, and swallowing safety in infants and children with a tracheostomy.</li> <li>The “Trach” vs. The Underlying Condition: Teasing apart how much swallowing and feeding difficulties are caused by the tracheostomy tube itself versus the child’s broader medical and developmental profile.</li> <li>Transitions to Adulthood: Practical considerations for the multidisciplinary team to ensure young people and their families don’t feel lost when moving into adult services.</li> <li>The Future of Care: A forward-looking discussion on hoped-for advancements in family support and clinical care over the next five years.</li> </ul> Networks: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.globaltrach.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Global Tracheostomy Collaborative</a>: not SLT specific, but they have a great website and provide research and webinars focused on supporting people living with a tracheostomy and their families across the age, as well as healthcare professionals.</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/uk-slt-trache-cen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Tracheostomy Clinical Excellence Network</a>: UK based network of SLTs (and other HCPs) looking at tracheostomy across the age range. Often run virtual study days/webinars.</li> </ul> Resources: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.tracheostomy.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Tracheostomy Safety Project (NTSP)</a>: paediatric guidance and training</li> </ul> References: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2025.112237" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miles et al. (2025)</a>. Children with a tracheostomy: Global speech-language therapists’ practice.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.05.003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Streppel et al. (2019)</a>. Swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy tube.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2021.151053" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pullens & Streppel. (2021).</a> Swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70410" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gupta et al. (2026)</a>. Impact of Tracheostomy on Dysphagia in Children.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.31826" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lee et al. (2025).</a> Incidence of Pediatric to Adult Transition Among Tracheotomy Patients.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.24457" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ongkasuwan et al. (2014)</a>. The effect of a speaking valve on laryngeal aspiration and penetration in children with tracheotomies.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.28440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brooks et al. (2020).</a> Passy muir valve tolerance in medically complex infants and children: Are there predictors for success?</li> </ul>

June 29, 2026

EP 54: More than snoring: the connection between obstructive sleep apnea and dysphagia with Ankita Bhutada

When we think of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), we usually think of snoring, disrupted sleep, and daytime fatigue. But there is a critical link between OSA and dysphagia. In this episode, we sit down with <a href="https://scsc.northwestern.edu/our-team/ankita-bhutada/" data-type="link" data-id="https://scsc.northwestern.edu/our-team/ankita-bhutada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prof. Ankita Bhutada</a> from Northwestern University to explore how upper airway collapse and chronic respiratory disruption can profoundly impact swallowing function. We cover: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Understanding OSA: What is obstructive sleep apnea, its primary risk factors, and why it is a major public health concern.</li> <li>The link to dysphagia: Understanding the sensorimotor mechanisms and neuromuscular changes that connect sleep-disordered breathing to swallowing dysfunction.</li> <li>Clinical Presentation: How dysphagia typically manifests in individuals with OSA </li> <li>Diagnostics: Why clinicians should consider routinely screening people with OSA for dysphagia and how to adapt existing assessment tools for this population.</li> <li>High-Risk Groups: Identifying which specific patient profiles within the OSA population face the highest risk for airway compromise.</li> <li>Management & Treatment: A look at current and emerging treatment approaches for dysphagia in people with OSA.</li> </ul> Literature that we discuss: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1044/2021_PERSP-21-00171" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bhutada et al. (2022).</a> Predictors of Patient-Reported Dysphagia and Reflux Symptoms in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11325-020-02037-w" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bhutada et al. (2020)</a>. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and swallowing function—A systematic review.</li> <li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-024-10760-9" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bhutada et al. (2025).</a> Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Oropharyngeal Swallow Physiology in Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Preliminary Study.</li> </ul>

May 31, 2026

EP 53: Mind meets body: exploring functional dysphagia with Anna Miles

What do you do when patients report severe swallowing difficulties, but all structural and neurological exams come back normal? In this episode, we talk to <a href="https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/a-miles" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prof. Anna Miles</a> about her paper “<a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2025.2473071" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment”</a>. We explore why terms like “psychogenic dysphagia” or “phagophobia” are outdated, look into the neurobiological underpinnings of the condition, and discuss practical, biopsychosocial strategies for speech and language therapists. Key Takeaways: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Language Matters: Why shifting from psychogenic to functional dysphagia reduces stigma and improves patient care.</li> <li>The Biopsychosocial Framework: Moving away from a diagnosis of exclusion toward a positive, holistic assessment.</li> <li>Neurobiology & Agency: How functional dysphagia relates to a real disruption in the voluntary control of swallowing (loss of agency).</li> <li>Hypervigilance: How past negative events (e.g., a choking incident) lock patients into a restrictive cycle.</li> <li>Clinical Crossovers: Applying techniques from voice therapy (e.g., laryngeal massage) and laryngeal hypersensitivity management (cough/gag reflex) to functional cases.</li> <li>Psychoeducation: Why explaining the underlying mechanisms to the patient is a highly effective therapeutic tool in itself.</li> </ul>

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