Swallowing Impairment

Tips from survivors: “Taking small bites and slowing down made eating much safer for me.”

Difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or saliva safely.

Coughing or choking when eating or drinking, food feeling stuck in the throat, drooling, or needing extra time to swallow.

Stroke can disrupt the brain’s control of the muscles involved in swallowing.

Very common after stroke, especially in the early stages of recovery.

Swallowing assessments, speech-language therapy, modified diets (such as softer foods or thickened liquids), and learning safe swallowing techniques.

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