To address this, the UGR researchers have designed and validated an early detection test for oropharyngeal dysphagia—called EdisfO—for patients with preserved cognitive status (that is, with no ...

Most people can usually cough saliva up if they choke on it. For people with certain health issues, choking on saliva can be dangerous. If they are unable to cough up the saliva, it may be necessary ...

Managing dysphagia often involves modifying food and liquid textures for safer swallowing. While the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) provides a standardised texture ...

Swallowing is a basic function that many of us take for granted — until a problem occurs, making daily tasks like drinking and eating a major challenge. Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe ...

Dysphagia is the term used to describe difficulty swallowing. The term can be broken down into two parts, where “dys” meaning difficulty and “phag” meaning eating. For some people affected by the ...