Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPFeb 1, 20211 minTools for Evaluating the SwallowTests that further evaluate the upper portion of the swallow are the Modified Barium Swallow (involves eating and drinking foods and...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPJan 25, 20212 minRelationship Between Breathing & SwallowingThe swallowing reflex is a multi-step patterned response that is based on learning and experience. While its main function is the intake...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPJan 18, 20211 minA Deeper Look into the Frazier Free Water ProtocolThe Frazier Water Protocol allows patients with dysphagia (swallowing problems) to drink water that is not thickened, between meals. This...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPJan 11, 20211 minDifficulty Swallowing IS Dysphagia.The ability to swallow is something we never think about until something changes and it becomes difficult to swallow. The medical term...