MND Aware Session 11: Symptom management - Swallowing and nutrition

MND Aware online training for health and community care professionals

Session length 20:19 mins

At the end of this presentation you will be able to discuss the need for good nutrition in MND. You will also be able to identify:

  • the signs and symptoms of weakness in the muscles involved in chewing and swallowing
  • how the person with MND can manage their swallowing difficulties
  • what to do if the person with MND has difficulty clearing food or liquid from their mouth, throat or airway, or has sensations of choking.

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