Monash expert: Hard to swallow – the need to improve dysphagia awareness

Monash University

A Monash University-led research review found that awareness of dysphagia, which can be linked to other medical conditions, was low and needs to improve. Read the full story on Monash Lens

Dysphagia encompasses swallowing disorders that impair our innate ability to swallow food, drinks, medicine, and saliva. Possible signs include:

  • Coughing, choking or frequent throat clearing during or after eating/drinking

  • Long meal time or eating slowly

  • Becoming short of breath when swallowing

  • Avoiding certain foods

  • Unplanned weight loss

  • Frequent chest infections without obvious reasons.

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