Swallowing disorder or dysphagia affects a person's ability to swallow food, drinks and medications safely.
Dysphagia can affect people of all ages. If an individual has dysphagia, there is a risk of food, fluids or even saliva going down the 'wrong way' into the lungs.
If you or your someone in your care has been assessed by a speech therapist, please follow their recommendation for diet/fluids modifications and strategies.
This video demonstrates the signs and symptoms of dysphagia to look out for.