Bulbar Weakness

Tips from survivors: “Taking small bites and speaking slowly helped me regain control.”

Weakness of the muscles involved in speaking, swallowing, and facial movement.

Slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, drooling, weak voice, or trouble controlling facial expressions.

Stroke affects the cranial nerves or brainstem pathways that control the muscles of the face, throat, and tongue.

Can occur depending on stroke location, particularly with brainstem involvement.

Speech-language therapy, swallowing assessments, dietary modifications, and exercises to strengthen muscles.

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