Dysphagia Plus CM

10/18/2022

What is Dysphagia?
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder. If you have a swallowing disorder, you may have difficulty swallowing and may also have pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods and saliva. This makes it hard to eat. Often it can be challenging to take in enough calories and fluids for adequate nutrition and hydration. Medicines can assist some people, while others may require surgery. Swallowing treatment with a speech-language pathologist can the swallowing skills. It may be beneficial to change your diet or positioning the head or neck a certain way when eating. In very serious situations, people may need a feeding tube. Web site for further information. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/swallowingdisorders.html.

10/18/2022

Gilda Jack-Johnson is an experienced Speech Pathologist with an established history working in the hospital & healthcare industry with adults and children, specializing in Dsyphagia Therapy. Certified in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile; Vital Stim Dines and VitalStim Plus sEMG; Tracheostomy & Mechanical Ventilation Care. Trained to assess, diagnose and treat cognitive-communication disorders, as well as preventing swallowing problems.

09/30/2022

07/05/2022

Dysphagia Plus CM assist clients to understand that it takes more effort than normal to move food from the mouth to the stomach. Usually caused by nerve or muscle problems, dysphagia can be painful and is more common in older people and babies.

If your life is effected by Dysphagia, call Dysphagia Plus CM to get further information. We can be reached at 346-902-1516

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