Dysphagia describes any form of swallowing difficulties like choking on food or beverages, coughing after or during swallowing and problems with moving food in the mouth. The impact and prevalence of dysphagia are often underestimated. It affects people with a range of conditions, of all ages and often occurs as comorbidity in older adults.
These might be symptoms from swallowing problems, also known as “Dysphagia”.
Many people ignore the problems and do not search promptly for professional help. A proper diagnosis is very important because it can influence treatment. As dysphagia makes eating and drinking uncomfortable it could lead to severe health consequences like:
