Signs you may have a swallowing disorder.

Written By Diego Gallardo

Signs of Swallowing Disorders

Signs of a swallowing problem might be any of these:

  • coughing during or right after eating or drinking

  • clearing your throat often after eating or drinking

  • having a wet or gurgly voice during or after eating or drinking

  • feeling like something is stuck in your throat or chest after eating or drinking

  • needing extra work or time to chew or swallow

  • having food or liquid leak from your mouth

  • food getting stuck in your mouth

  • having a hard time breathing after meals

  • losing weight

A swallowing problem might cause you to have these conditions:

  • dehydration or poor nutrition

  • food or liquid going into the airway, called aspiration

  • pneumonia or other lung infections

  • reflux

Learn More at: https://www.asha.org/public/speech/swallowing/swallowing-disorders-in-adults/#signs

Diego Gallardo
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