Swallowing/Dysphagia

Swallow Impairment/Dysphagia:

People can have trouble swallowing due to a variety of reasons.

Speech Therapy can be implemented to help a person who has difficulty swallowing.  

Instrumental Exams should be done before Speech Therapy begins:
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MBS: Modified Barium Swallow
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FEES: Fiber Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing

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