Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP’s) also known as speech therapists have master’s degrees and are trained rehabilitation therapists with extensive knowledge about the physiological and anatomy of the upper digestive tract for swallowing and speech. Because dysphagia is a complex medical condition, SLP’s work with other professionals,...

Dysphagia (pronounced “ dis-FAY-juh”) means difficulty swallowing. This disorder can occur at any time of life, but is most often seen in the older adult population, infants, and people with a neurological condition. Difficulty swallowing does not just mean it is hard to swallow food, so...

Dysphagia refers to any condition that involves the difficulty in chewing and/or swallowing food or liquids. Dysphagia is caused, in many cases, by conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, and other neurological illnesses such ALS, MS, and Dementia. These conditions can weaken the muscles within...