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Signs and symptoms of dysphagia
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, August 12, 2005
Dysphagia is a condition marked by difficulty swallowing foods, fluids, and oral secretions. Estimates suggest that more than half of long-term care facility residents suffer from the condition.
Some common signs and symptoms of dysphagia include
- coughing while swallowing
- weight loss
- frequent throat clearing
- recurrent upper respiratory infections
- weak voice
- feeling of fullness in the throat or chest
- needing to swallow three or four times for each bite of food
If you notice a resident experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, work with a speech-language pathologist to perform the necessary diagnostic tests.
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