Aurora Speech Therapy
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Swallowing Difficulties/ Dysphagia
Dysphagia, also known as swallowing difficulties, refers to the inability to smoothly move food or drink from the mouth through the mouth into the esophagus (the food track). This condition can lead to multiple issues, including coughing, drooling, food regurgitation, or painful swallowing sensations.
Dysphagia can lead to health issues such as malnutrition, dehydration, and pneumonia caused by aspiration.
Do you or your family members have these symptom? (adapted from EAT-10)
1. Weight lost
2. Interfere the ability to go out for meals
3. Swallowing liquids takes extra effort
4. Swallowing solids takes extra effort
5. Swallowing pills takes extra effort
6. Swallowing is painful
7. The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing
8. Food sticks in my throat
9. Cough while eating
10. Swallowing is stressful
Early identification of symptoms and seeking professional assessment is very important. Speech therapists or doctors can provide appropriate treatment recommendations and management strategies to help improve swallowing ability.