Open AccessA Difficult Pill to Swallow: An Investigation of the Factors Associated with Medication Swallowing Difficulties
Author(s) -
Chandramouli Radhakrishnan,
Aida Sefidani Forough,
Julie A. Y. Cichero,
Heather E. Smyth,
Aisha Raidhan,
Lisa Nissen,
Kathryn J. Steadman
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s277238
Subject(s) - swallowing , medicine , neophobia , pharyngeal reflex , choking , tongue , dysphagia , pill , physical therapy , anesthesia , dentistry , surgery , pharmacology , psychiatry , pathology , anatomy
Many medications are available as solid oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules; however, some people find these medications difficult to swallow.