Dysphagia is a medical condition which describes the difficulty in swallowing solids or liquids. A person suffering from dysphagia may either have problems forming a bolus (the mass of food to be swallowed) in the mouth or have difficulty moving the bolus from the mouth to the stomach.
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What is Dysphagia?
Commonly referred to as “Swallowing Difficulties”, Dysphagia is a term that among patients, caregivers and even Healthcare Professionals has not yet achieved the awareness and understanding that it requires to ensure proper management. Learn more about Dysphagia.
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Managing Dysphagia
If you’ve been diagnosed with dysphagia, you will be given a customized plan. This might include exercises to improve swallowing function, as well as a modified diet to make eating and drinking more manageable.
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*Clinically shown to improve swallowing safety by reducing the risk of aspiration
compared to thin liquid in dysphagia patients.
Leonard RJ, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2014;114:590-594.