Swallowing: Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any swallowing aids?
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Does the procedure affect swallowing?
The maxillomandibular advancement procedure does affect swallowing in the beginning since the jaw mobility is reduced due to the presence of swelling and the use of rubber bands. Patients are restricted to a liquid diet for 3 to 4 weeks. A soft diet, such as scrambled eggs, fish and pasta, can begin after 4 weeks. The return to a normal and unrestricted diet may take up to 6 months.
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Swallowing problems?
Cancer of the throat or esophagus (swallowing tube) may make swallowing solid foods difficult. Sometimes liquids can also be troublesome. The food may "stick" at a certain point and then either go through to the stomach or come back up. If you have trouble almost every time you try to swallow something, you should be examined by a physician. Usually a barium swallow x-ray or an esophagoscopy (direct examination of the swallowing tube with a telescope) will be performed to find the cause.
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What are Feeding and Swallowing Disorders?
Children with feeding and swallowing disorders may present with a variety of symptoms including: * Refusal of different textured foods * Prolonged feeding times * Excess drooling or spilling of food and liquids from the mouth * Frequent spitting up * Wet, gurgly voice or breathing * Coughing or gagging during meals * Recurrent pneumonia and/or respiratory infections * Slow weight gain * Younger children may demonstrate stiffening of body, irritability, and/or lack of alertness during feeding
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Is swallowing Sensodyne harmful?
Harmful effects are unlikely if small amounts of the product are ingested. If a large amount is swallowed, contact your local poison control office for advice.
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What are the causes of a swallowing obsession?
There seems to two main causes of a swallowing obsession: People having difficulty with the physical task of swallowing and are disturbed by it (dysphagia) and people who have saliva buid up in their mouths until they are forced to swallow (sialorrhea).
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WHAT IS A SWALLOWING DISORDER?
You may hear your healthcare worker or speech language pathologist refer to your swallowing disorder as dysphagia (dis-FAY-juh). Dysphagia is the technical term for impaired ability to move food from the mouth to the stomach. During a normal swallow, food is put into the mouth, chewed thoroughly, then pushed to the back of the mouth by the tongue. The food then leaves the mouth and enters the pharynx (common pathway for food and air), where the brain triggers an involuntary swallow reflex (pharyngeal swallow). ...
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What if I have trouble swallowing pills?
Simply open up a capsule and sprinkle the contents on your food. This is actually the best way to take enzymes and should have no significant effect on the flavor of your foods.
Is Homeopathy an alternative to swallowing pills?
Yes, homeopathy is an excellent alternative to those who can't swallow large pills or have digestive problems. Most homeopathic remedies are in small tablets that instantly dissolve in your mouth. Through the saliva, they are absorbed, bypassing the need for further digestion. Homeopathic remedies usually have no taste, or if there is a taste, it is mild and sweet. Combination products are larger tablets without any taste that are chewed and also are absorbed quickly. ...
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What Occurs in a Videofluoroscopic Evaluation of Swallowing?
If your physician has referred you to Speech-Language Pathology for a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) we will complete this study in the GI Radiology Department. The VFSS is a painless x-ray procedure, which examines the swallow system in order to assess the nature of the swallowing difficulty. Typically, a patient is given different types of food and liquid from a spoon, cup and /or straw, as if eating a meal. The foods involved may include applesauce, pudding, fruit cocktail, a graham cracker or a cookie. ...
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Does pharyngoplasty affect swallowing or taste?
The tissue in the throat is very delicate and quite sensitive. Traditional uvulopalatopharyngoplasty involves removal of the uvula and a portion of the soft palate, which can affect swallowing. A modification of the procedure preserves the uvula and the improvement of the airway is achieved by suturing the wound to stent the airway open, thus reducing collapse. Since most of the tissue in the throat is preserved, adverse effects on swallowing and taste are very rare. GENIOGLOSSUS ADVANCEMENT
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Does the procedure affect speech or swallowing?
The hyoid advancement procedure does not usually result in speech changes. Some patients will have some altered swallowing after surgery, but this usually resolves within a few weeks.
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What if I have problems swallowing pills?
Nu-Zymes™ capsules can be opened and their contents added to food or water. They should not be mixed with any food or liquid that is boiling or steaming, because the enzymes are neutralized at 118 degrees. Allow food to cool a little before adding Nu-Zymes™.
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Nu-Zymes tablets may be opened and the contents can be sprinkled over food or added to water for a liquid supplement.
What are the forces on the occlusion during swallowing?
Gibbs found forces during swallowing averaged 66.5 pounds which was substantially higher than 58.7 pounds during the occlusal phase of chewing. 4 REFERENCES 1. Weinstein S. - AJO 1967;53:881-903. 2 . Sakuda M. Ishizwa M. - J. Dent Res 1970; 49:677. 3 . Profit W.R. - Arch Oral Biol 1972;17:555-63. 4. Gibbs C.H, Mahan PE Brehnan K - J Pros Dent. 1981. Return to Top
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Is swallowing toothpaste harmful to children?
Occasionally swallowing small amounts of toothpaste usually poses no problem, but it depends on the amount of fluoride your child gets. Ask your dentist whether your child is getting enough - or too much - fluoride. Too much can cause nausea and fluorosis, a discoloration of the teeth. Be aware that trace amounts of fluoride can be found in fruit juices and sodas as well as in drinking water.
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Why do I have trouble swallowing?
There are many reasons why swallowing is impaired usually related to the esophagus (swallowing tube) such as acid reflux or cancer. You must see a gastroenterologist in consultation to rapidly identify the reason of your problem.
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Is swallowing beryllium dangerous?
Swallowing beryllium has not been reported to cause any health effects in humans because very little beryllium is absorbed through the stomach and intestines.
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Is this one Faculty swallowing the other?
Both Faculties will officially be disestablished effective with the opening of the new, consolidated Faculty on July 1, 2009.
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What causes a swallowing problem?
Because many anatomic components (pharynx, tongue, larynx, esophagus) are involved in swallowing, dysphagia has many possible causes. The problem may usually be distinguished as having either a mechanical or neural etiology (cause). In rare cases, the etiology remains idopathic (unknown). ...
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Are swallowing problems associated with PD?
A Swallowing disorders are common in individuals with PD. Swallowing problems can occur at various stages in PD and may change throughout the course of the disease getting worse as symptoms progress. Difficulties with swallowing can often co-occur with changes in speech and voice. Symptoms can include coughing, choking, difficulty taking pills, drooling, taking a long time to eat meals, weight loss, pneumonia and/or dehydration.
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Who Evaluates and Treats Swallowing Disorders?
Evaluation of a Persistent Swallowing Disorder Possible Treatments Tonsils & Adenoids
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What can I expect with swallowing problems?
Swallowing tough foods or thin liquids can become difficult because of throat muscle weakness or incoordination. This tends to occur later than the walking, visual and speech problems, but can become very troublesome if the patient tends to choke on food. Unlike the other difficulties in PSP, this one can sometimes pose a danger for the patient - the danger of food going down the wrong pipe into the breathing passages, termed aspiration. Usually, difficulty managing thin liquids precedes difficulty with solid food. ...
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Can dystonia cause difficulty swallowing or breathing?
Yes, sometimes. This depends primarily on the part(s) of the body affected. For instance, some people with dystonia involving the jaw or tongue may have chewing or swallowing difficulty. Occasionally, people with very severe cervical dystonia also may have some swallowing difficulty. Treatments, whether medications or botulinum toxin injections, can also potentially have swallowing side effects. Dystonia rarely affects breathing. ...
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What should I do if I have difficulty swallowing?
You should cut your food in small pieces, chew your food very carefully, and drink plenty of fluids while you are eating. Also, see your dentist or physician as soon as possible to determine the reason for your swallowing problem.
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What is the difference between feeding and swallowing?
Feeding often refers to younger children who are experiencing aversion to foods (picky eaters), which may be due to sensory integration issues or oral motor issues. Swallowing tends to be across all ages and refers to the actual eating process from the lips to the stomach, which has many safety and nutritional implications. As Speech Language Pathologists we treat both feeding and swallowing problems. They often occur independently but can coexist.
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What benefit is there to chewing a supplement vs. swallowing it in pill form?
Before you eat food, you chew it first. There’s a scientific reason for that. Digestion actually begins in the mouth. Your teeth break up food into small particles and your saliva, which contains 3 digestive enzymes, breaks down the proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and this takes place even before you swallow. If you swallow vitamin and minerals in a pill form, you are skipping this vital part of the digestive process and many of these pills never completely absorb in your body. ...
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How Can Voice Exercises Improve Swallowing?
Normally, swallowing is a well timed and orchestrated event. During the swallow, as food is propelled towards the opening to the esophagus, various valves are closing, including the vocal folds(cords) to provide protection to the airway. At the moment we swallow, breathing stops, to further protect our airway, and resumes after a brief pause. ...
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Swallowing Therapy @ ISSW?
You will need to call 67364264 to make an appointment. Alternatively you could log on to our website and email us for an appointment. Our website is www.issw.com.sg
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What does swallowing have to do with speech therapy?
The same physical structures and muscles are used in eating and swallowing as in speech. Therefore Speech and Language Therapists have the skills and knowledge to assess and advise people with swallowing problems.
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