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 ...

A patient recently told me they’ve been having some problems swallowing lately. What can cause this? Swallowing is a pretty complex body function. It starts in the oral phase, when food is moistened ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Changing how you eat may reduce the impact of myasthenia gravis (MG), a condition that can affect your ability to swallow. MG is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease affecting your voluntary muscles.

LONDON — Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a ...

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 ...

Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder that can affect various functions, including the ability to swallow — particularly as the disease progresses. Huntington’s disease is a neurogenerative ...