Xerostomia describes the sensation of oral dryness and is commonly called “dry mouth.” Some typical causes of dry mouth include...

If a person has difficulty with secretion management or has anterior spillage of the bolus, there are probably some labial seal issues;...

There are changes that occur in swallow function that are associated with healthy aging that do not result in dysphagia. The swallow...

The exact cause of a feeling of a lump in the throat, or globus sensation is basically unknown. Some specialists believe that it is due...

Difficulty swallowing (called dysphagia) can occur at any stage of Parkinson’s disease. Signs and symptoms include difficulty swallowing...

Aspiration pneumonia is a type of pneumonia that might occur if a person breathes something in instead of swallowing it. The germs from...

MSA is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms that affect both the autonomic nervous system...

For the millions of people throughout the world with multiple sclerosis, symptoms can be debilitating, especially when it comes to speech...

While a person who is aspirating may have a runny nose, watery eyes, and cough, the presence of only a runny nose while eating is not a...

The most common symptom of COVID-19 in critically ill patients is acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The majority of patients...