Clinical Swallowing Assessment

A Clinical Swallowing Assessment is a health evaluation conducted by a speech-language pathologist to examine how well someone swallows. It involves observing the person's ability to chew and swallow different types of food and liquids, checking mouth and throat movements, and listening for any swallowing difficulties or signs of aspiration, such as coughing or choking. The goal is to identify if there are issues that could lead to choking or poor nutrition, and to develop appropriate strategies or recommendations to improve swallowing safety and efficiency.