Swallowing Difficulties

Swallowing Difficulties - How to prevent?

Swallowing Difficulties - Causes and Risk Factors

Swallowing Difficulties - Treatments

Based on the results of the assessments, the therapist will be able to tell you:

Why you are having swallowing problems.
Advise you on the most suitable food consistencies to eat and any head positions that may help while you are swallowing.
Give you some swallowing exercises to practice.
Advise whether you need tube feeding.

Swallowing Difficulties - Preparing for surgery

Swallowing Difficulties - Post-surgery care

Swallowing Difficulties - Other Information

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Article contributed by Department of Dietetics

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