Dysphagia

💊Treatment Options

• 1Treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity
• 2and often includes dietary modifications such as altering food texture or liquid thickness to make swallowing safer
• 3along with specific swallowing exercises taught by a speech-language pathologist to strengthen and better coordinate the muscles involved. Postural techniques and specific swallowing maneuvers can help reduce the risk of aspiration during meals. For severe or structural cases
• 4medical or surgical treatment of the underlying cause
• 5such as dilation of an esophageal stricture or
• 6in extreme cases
• 7temporary feeding tube placement
• 8may be necessary to maintain adequate nutrition and hydration safely.