The Biggest Early Warning Signs You Have A Swallowing Impairment

The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when you talk or laugh while eating and drinking, or when you try to push down too-large bites because you’re rushing through your meal.

But if a swallowing issue occurs with some sort of regularity or pattern, this raises concerns, said Deborah Ross, a speech-language pathologist and CEO of San Diego Speech Therapy. There might be some damage or weakening of the muscles or nerves involved in the swallowing process.