Swallowing Difficulties at Royal Saints Hospital
Swallowing difficulties can affect food, liquid or both, and may have different causes. They should not be self-diagnosed.
Urgent help is required if a person cannot swallow saliva, is choking, or has difficulty breathing. Other persistent swallowing symptoms also warrant medical assessment.
This page is educational and based on archived background information. It is not personal medical advice or a guarantee of current clinical availability.