Common Causes
What type of damage can cause dysphagia?
Neurological
Spillage of liquid or ____ out of your mouth.
Food
If you are experiencing any ___ flags, you may need to contact a medical professional.
Red
What degree should you sit at when eating?
90°
When issues occur, swallowing may feel uncomfortable or ___.
Slow
What type of therapy can cause dysphagia?
Radiation therapy
Feeling like food or pills are getting ____.
Stuck
If you are experiencing any issues regarding swallowing, you can contact your local ___.
ENT
How many times should you dry swallow after each bite?
2-3
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
What is the first common cause of dysphagia?
GERD
Recurrent ____ infections.
Lung
If you are experiencing any issues regarding swallowing, you can contact us at Piedmont University Speech and Language _____.
Clinic
True or False: You should avoid mixing solids and liquids.
True
You may cough or ____ when swallowing.
Choke
What type of disorders can cause dysphagia?
Neurological disorders
____ ____ due to food avoidance.
Weight loss
Piedmont University Speech and Language Clinic is located at ___ Demorest Mt Airy Hwy, Demorest, GA.
4020
How long should you sit upright for after eating a meal?
30 minutes
_____ and nerves word together when swallowing foods and liquids.
Muscles
Dysphagia can be caused by any disease or condition that impacts muscles and ______.
Nerves
Difficulty _____ food.
Chewing
Piedmont University's phone number is 706-776-____.
0121
True or False: You should avoid using sauces, gravies, and condiments when eating dry foods.
False
You can cough or choke on water, food, and even ____.
Saliva