Swallowing Evaluation

what is a swallowing evaluation?

A swallowing specialist will observe the patient eating and drinking foods of different consistencies, thus identifying potential swallowing disorders, determining the need for further evaluation and/or dietary modifications, and establishing a therapeutic plan.

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Additional procedures:

• Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS)
• Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Clinical swallowing evaluation
• Oral motor function testing
• Weekly Head & Neck Dysphagia Clinic: Evaluation with ENT and SLP

Swallowing Therapy Intervention:

• McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program
• Safe swallowing strategies/consistency adjustments
• Pharyngeal strengthening exercises
• Neuromuscular Stimulation (Vital Stim)
• Myofascial release
• Buteyko breathing
• Head & Neck Cancer Swallowing Preservation Protocol

SWALLOWING CARE IN CHARLOTTE, NC

CEENTA has voice & swallowing specialists in their SouthPark location. If you have difficulty swallowing or painful swallowing, request an appointment with one of our specialists.

Call 704-295-3000 to Schedule a Swallowing Evaluation