Every year, more than 795,000 Americans have a stroke—and more than half of survivors develop swallowing difficulties. Left untreated, this serious medical condition called dysphagia can cause ...

A mechanical soft diet is recommended for people with chewing and swallowing difficulties such as dysphagia because it makes foods easier and safer to eat. If you’ve been prescribed a mechanical soft ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis, but there are some simple ways to mitigate this side effect and ease discomfort. Dysphagia — trouble swallowing while eating and ...

Scientists at a British university have become the first make to 3D printed food - for people with swallowing difficulties. Academics led by UWE Bristol have used an extrusion-based 3D food printer to ...

Oral processing encompasses the coordinated mechanical and sensory events that convert solid food into a bolus suitable for swallowing. This multifaceted process, incorporating mastication, salivation ...

My stepmother thought she had a tumor. Whenever she ate solid food, it seemed to stick in her chest and not go down. The symptom is called dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, and it is a surprisingly ...

PHOENIX — Targeted education for ED clinicians and gastroenterologists and implementation of a rapid referral process ...

Swallowing is a complex function that is often taken for granted. As individuals age, physiologic changes can contribute to increased difficulty in swallowing. 1 Healthy older adults as well as those ...

An increasing number of restaurants in Japan are offering meals designed for individuals with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that makes eating and drinking difficult. This movement has been warmly ...

The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when you talk or laugh while eating and drinking, or when you try to push down too-large bites because ...