Swallowing Disorders
We offer specialized support for individuals with Swallowing Disorders. We understand the significant impact that swallowing difficulties can have on daily life and overall well-being. Our team of compassionate and skilled speech-language pathologists is dedicated to providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment services to address your specific swallowing challenges. Through a personalized approach, we utilize evidence-based techniques to enhance swallowing function, improve safety, and optimize nutrition and hydration. Whether you are experiencing dysphagia due to neurological conditions, post-surgical complications, or other factors, we are here to guide you on a transformative journey towards improved swallowing function and enhanced quality of life.
At Altruistic Therapy Services, our goal is to help you regain confidence and independence in eating and drinking, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable dining experience.
Learn About Swallowing Disorders
Symptoms of Swallowing Disorders
Food sticking in their throat
Coughing or choking with meals
Coughing with reflux
Difficulty with chewing or initiating swallow
Difficulty with management of own oral secretions
Extra effort to eat, chew or taking a long time to eat a meal
Holding food in mouth or finding food in mouth long after a meal is complete
Having to change what type of foods or liquids are eaten
Feeling of food being stuck in esophagus
Food or liquids leaking out of mouth
Gurgly vocal quality after swallowing
Having to cut food into smaller pieces or avoiding certain foods because of trouble swallowing
Less enjoyment in eating
Voice changes (hoarseness)
Unexplained weight loss
Pneumonia
Recurring pneumonia
Chest congestion
Shortness of breath during or after meals
Fatigue during meals
Pain while swallowing
Reflux of food or liquids back up into mouth or back of throat
Recurrent heart burn
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