Speech and Swallowing Sequelae of Palatal Tissue Necrosis Due to Drug Abuse

One type of drug abuse involves the nasal inhalation of different substances such as cocaine. In some cases, individuals incur tissue damage that may include necrosis of the roof of the mouth. The lack of separation between the oral and nasal cavities produces both speech and swallowing problems, wh...

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Published in:International journal of mental health and addiction 2016-12, Vol.14 (6), p.901-906
Main Authors: Ruscello, Dennis M., Gallaher, Kathleen, Strasser, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cocaine
Community and Environmental Psychology
Drug abuse
Dysphagia
Health Psychology
Interdisciplinary aspects
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mouth
Nose
Patients
Prostheses
Psychiatry
Psychology
Public Health
Rehabilitation
Respiration
Speech therapy
Substance abuse treatment
Swallowing
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Summary:One type of drug abuse involves the nasal inhalation of different substances such as cocaine. In some cases, individuals incur tissue damage that may include necrosis of the roof of the mouth. The lack of separation between the oral and nasal cavities produces both speech and swallowing problems, which have not been clearly discussed in the literature. The specific problems are identified and recommendations for management are proposed for professionals working in the area of drug addiction.
ISSN:1557-1874
1557-1882
DOI:10.1007/s11469-016-9638-6