Did you know swallowing is a complex function? Swallowing occurs in a series of sequential steps including the oral phase, pharyngeal phase and the esophageal phase. These are the “3 stages of swallowing”. First, the oral phase (what happens in the mouth) focusing…
Read moreChronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD comes with a variety of challenges. One common but not often discussed difficulty is trouble swallowing (also called dysphagia). Breathing is an important body function,…
Read moreThe ability to swallow is something we never think about until something changes and it becomes painful or difficult to swallow. The medical term for this condition is dysphagia. Some common symptoms are coughing during and after eating or drinking, throat clearing,…
Read moreChronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD comes with a variety of challenges. One common but not often discussed difficulty is trouble swallowing (also called dysphagia). Breathing is an important…
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