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Swallowing Therapy
Swallowing problems can result from a variety of neurological or physical impairments. A speech-language pathologist completes a dysphagia evaluation to determine the phase of the disorder, potential causes, and treatment methods.
Common Symptoms of
Swallowing Problems
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Coughing or throat clearing during meals
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Food or liquid remaining in the mouth after meals
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Extra time needed to chew or swallow
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Frequent drooling
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History of pneumonia
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Weight loss or dehydration due to not eating or drinking enough
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Difficulty coordinating breathing and swallowing
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Wet or 'gurgly' sounding voice during or after meals
We are Dysphagia Certified Providers of:
McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) is a systematic exercise-based approach to dysphagia therapy in adults. Rather than a specific technique, MDTP is a framework from which to provide individualized therapy using exercise science principles.
The VitalStim® System is a painless non-invasive therapy for treating dysphagia, obtained by external electrical stimulation which is applied to the front of the neck. The VitalStim® Therapy System is the only technology approved by the FDA for restoring swallowing function in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. The VitalStim® Therapy System uses small electrical currents to stimulate the muscles responsible for swallowing. At the same time, trained specialists (Rehabilitation doctors and speech therapists) help patients to re-educate their muscles through rehabilitation therapy.