VitalStim Therapy - Chattanooga Group
- A non-invasive, FDA approved, treatment involving controlled neuromuscular electrical stimulation to strengthen the muscles of the throat used in swallowing. Locations by state provided.
- http://www.vitalstimtherapy.com
eMedicine - Cricopharyngeal Myotomy
- Article by Neil Bhattacharyya, MD describing cricopharyngeal achalasia and the surgery done to correct it.
- http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic602.htm
Mayo Clinic- Difficulty Swallowing
- Features symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and coping skills.
- http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00523
European Study Group for Dysphagia and Globus
- Society with members from various specialties and from different countries involved in diagnosis and treatment of oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal and esophageal dysfunctions.
- http://www.egdg.org/
Dysphagia Research Society
- Organization established to serve researchers and clinicians from different areas of inquiry who share a research interest in dysphagia and swallowing disorders.
- http://www.dysphagiaresearch.org/
Dysphagia: NIDCD Health Information
- Includes definition, symptoms and signs, causes, treatment, and research
- http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice/dysph.asp
Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Center
- The Cleveland Clinic Foundation's Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Center offers a coordinated, comprehensive program to treat swallowing and esophageal disorders.
- http://www.clevelandclinic.org/gastro/swallowing/
Dysphagia Online
- Provides information about swallowing difficulties for patients and professionals.
- http://www.dysphagiaonline.com
Dysphagia-Diet
- A site for dietitians and speech language pathologist to share and get new information about the dysphagia diet.
- http://www.dysphagia-diet.com/