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Problems with swallowing can interfere with nutrition, enjoyment of food and even breathing. In severe cases, people may also develop pneumonia. If you or a loved one experience difficulty swallowing, our experienced physicians and speech-language pathologists (therapists) are here to help.
Before recommending treatment, our specialists will locate and study the swallowing problem to get clues about its origin. They have a variety of tests at their disposal to help diagnose swallowing problems:
Swallowing disorders affect people with myositis, brain injuries and stroke, head and neck cancers, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other neuromuscular and neurologic conditions. Treatment options vary and will depend on the exact cause of your problem.
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