Most people experience occasional swallowing difficulty—swallowing too fast, dry food, a pill that “hangs up.” But ongoing swallowing trouble (dysphagia) can signal risks that range from dehydration and malnutrition to aspiration pneumonia—or, in some cases, an urgent obstruction that needs emergency care. ASHA notes that consequences of dysphagia can include malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia, choking, … Continue reading Swallowing Trouble: Red Flags That Need Medical Attention