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The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework consists of a continuum of 8 levels (0 – 7), where drinks are measured from Levels 0 – 4, while foods are measured from Levels 3 – 7. The IDDSI Framework provides a common
When we think of the holiday season, no matter what we celebrate, we all have the same picture in our head: spending time with the family around a table full of all kinds of treats. For some people though, it
What is dysphagia? Ever heard of it? It is often referred to as the silent epidemic. Dysphagia means that you can’t swallow well. It is not a diagnosis; it is a symptom. Many factors may cause dysphagia, and most are
Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Some people with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain foods or liquids, while others can’t swallow at all. Sometimes, to achieve a safer transition of food from the mouth to the esophagus, we have to change
What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders constitutes impaired, uncomfortable, or unsafe transit of food or liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia can have a severe outcome for the patients, such as malnutrition, dehydration, or even aspiration pneumonia.