-Originally Aired: 4/28/2024-

Guest: Eric Blicker, SLPD, CCC-SLP/L

Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=COPD-LPRD-and-Dysphagia

In this episode, Renee is joined by Dr. Eric Blicker for a productive discussion about the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and dysphagia. Eric provides evidence-based research to support the interplay between these disease processes and findings SLPs may see on FEES. Join Renee and Eric for a knowledge-filled, research-based discussion.

About the Guest: Eric Blicker SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing Disorders (2008-Present). Eric received his doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University and was trained in Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing (FEESST) by Dr. Jonathan Aviv, the Otolaryngologist who developed FEESST. Eric has started multiple Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) programs throughout the North American area while training speech-language pathologists and physicians.