Dysphagia is a symptom experienced by the patient and is prima facie evidence of swallowing dysfunction. The functional consequences are choking, aspiration, weight loss, and dehydration (Miller and others 2009a).
Manage in consultation with a speech pathologist (MND Australia 2011)
Mouth care is very important for people with MND who have swallowing difficulties (MND Australia 2010).
Choking attacks may be due to aspiration, impaired respiration, muscle spasm or stridor (due to acid reflux) (MND Australia 2011).
