How Do Doctors Test for Swallowing Problems?

testing for swallowing problems

Doctors test for swallowing problems, also called dysphagia, by first asking about your symptoms and examining how you eat, drink and swallow. Depending on what they find, you may be referred to a speech and language therapist or a throat specialist. Tests can include a clinical swallowing assessment, a videofluoroscopy, an endoscopy or other investigations […]