Before beginning therapy, our speech therapists conduct a comprehensive clinical swallowing evaluation to assess:
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Oral motor function
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Ability to handle solids and liquids of varying consistencies
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Safety and efficiency of swallowing
If needed, we offer advanced instrumental assessments:
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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)
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Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Comprehensive Swallowing Evaluation
Before beginning therapy, our speech therapists conduct a comprehensive clinical swallowing evaluation to assess:
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Oral motor function
-
Ability to handle solids and liquids of varying consistencies
-
Safety and efficiency of swallowing
If needed, we offer advanced instrumental assessments:
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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)
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Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Personalized Treatment
Based on assessment results, treatment may include:
✔ Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation (DPNS)
– Improves swallow reflex
✔ Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
– Strengthens swallow muscles
✔ Oral-motor exercises & swallow muscle training
✔ Therapeutic massage
✔ Safe feeding strategies & diet modification guidance
SWALLOWING THERAPY
Acute Symptoms
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Choking/coughing during meals
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Gurgly/wet voice after swallowing
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Face/lips turning pale or blue
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Rapid breathing/heart rate
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Nasal regurgitation (food/liquid backing into nose)
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Food residue lingering in mouth
Chronic Symptoms
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Unexplained weight loss
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Malnutrition/dehydration
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Excessive drooling
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Recurrent pneumonia or breathing difficulties
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Food refusal
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Prolonged holding food in mouth
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Persistent low-grade fever