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Swallowing

What is it?

Speech and swallowing difficulties are common among patients with other neural and sensory conditions, such as Parkinson's disease or stroke. Because of this connection, the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders is an important component of many care areas within the Neural and Sensory Science program grouping.

Swallowing disorders can be quite complex, involving the function of many different nerves and muscles. Treatment can include medication, the development of new swallowing techniques or the use of special feeding tubes.

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

• Myasthenia Gravis
• Swallowing Problems
• Types of Swallowing Problems

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Neural and Sensory Science - Swallowing
• Swallowing Centre
• Swallowing Clinic

Related Web Sites

• Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists (CASLPA)
  The Consumer Corner provides information for people with communication disorders, parents, caregivers, teachers, physicians, etc.
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  Find useful information about swallowing disorders.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
  NINDS information page on swallowing disorders.