Swallowing Disorders

Speech Language Pathologists (Speech Therapists) assess and treat difficulties people have with eating and swallowing (dysphagia). These problems may be present from birth or become a problem as a result of a stroke, illness, surgery or injury. If symptoms of dysphagia are present, speech therapy may help.
Symptoms of Dysphagia include:
- Coughing
- Choking
- Throat clearing
- Gargled voice/breathing
- Excessive drooling
- Pneumonia
- Nasal drainage
- Inability to chew solid foods
- Difficulty starting a swallow
- Needing to swallow 2-3 times
- Food remaining in mouth after swallowing
- Pocketing of food in cheek
- Increased body temperature