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Pediatric Dysphagia
by Lindsey Wegner, M.A., CCC-SLP
If children have difficulty swallowing food or liquids,
they may be suffering from pediatric dysphagia. This
means they are struggling with passing food or liquids
from the mouth, into the throat, and through the
esophagus and stomach during the swallowing process.
Approximately 25%-45% of typically developing
children demonstrate feeding and swallowing problems
and that prevalence is increasing due to improved
survival rates of children born prematurely.
Some Signs of Dysphagia:
? Eating slowly
? Swallowing a single mouthful several
times
? Difficulty coordinating sucking and
swallowing
? Gagging and/or choking during
swallowing
? Drooling
? Stiffening or arching their bodies during
feedings
Some Causes of Dysphagia:
? Cleft lip or palate
? Dental problems
? Coughing while eating or drinking
? Abnormally large tongue or tonsils
? Wet or raspy sounding voice while eating
or drinking
? Tumors or masses in the throat
? Spitting up or vomiting
? Weight loss
? Fever during or after eating
? Watery nose or eyes during or after
feeding
? Vomiting during or after eating
? Chronic respiratory illnesses
? Developmental disabilities
? Neurological disorders
? Medication side effects
? Sensory issues
? Behavioral factors
? Social, emotional, and/or environmental
factors
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Some Treatment Options
for Dysphagia:
? Behavioral interventions
? Postural/positioning techniques
If you suspect your child might have pediatric dysphagia,
it is important to receive an assessment from a qualified
speech-language pathologist (SLP) as soon as possible.
They will be able to determine not only if your child is
having difficulty with swallowing but also how to treat
him/her in order for them to receive the proper amount
of nutrition for survival.
? Diet modification
? Equipment/utensils
? Biofeedback
? Oral-motor treatments
? Pacing and cue-based feeding strategies
? Prosthetics/appliances
? Sensory stimulation
? Tube feeding
Resources:
Pediatric Dysphagia. Retrieved December 15, 2017, from Speech-Language Hearing Association website:
Pediatric Dysphagia. Retrieved December 15, 2017, from Children¡¯s National Health System website:
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