What You Need to Know About Swallowing Disorders
... The normal swallow The swallowing tract extends from the mouth to the stomach. The act of swallowing normally occurs in three phases. In the first phase, food or liquid is contained in the mouth by th...

Nutrition Problems and Their Solutions 
... A variety of medical problems can affect your appetite. Your illness, medications, or surgery can cause these problems. Many patients become frustrated when they know that they need to eat to get well...

Swallowing Disorders Information Page
... Swallowing disorders - defined as difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach - occur in all age groups, but especially in the elderly. The disorders can occur at any stage of t...