o Thin, Level 0 is all regular drinks o Mildly Thick, Level 2 is similar to NDD nectar o Moderately Thick, Level 3 is similar to NDD honey o Extremely Thick, Level 4 is similar to NDD pudding o Pureed, Level 4 may be similar to your current NDD puree.

During a bedside swallow exam, your health care provider assesses your risk for dysphagia and aspiration. The test can be performed in a hospital room and doesn't need any special equipment. You will first be asked about your symptoms. You will also have a physical exam of the muscles used to swallow.

Speech pathologists are university educated allied health professionals that help people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Speech pathologists often work in a team with other health professionals.

dysphagia in an individual can be done by structured observation techniques as well as by using a specific 'screening' tool and does not have to be carried out by a speech and language therapist but should be carried out by a healthcare professional with specific training in dysphagia identification/screening (see ...

Swallow screening is usually performed by registered nurses. swallowing function that consists of an extensive cranial nerve evaluation and direct examination of swallowing using food and liquids of various textures and consistencies.

A swallow test is usually carried out by a speech and language therapist (SLT) and can give a good initial assessment of your swallowing abilities.

Box 3. Advice on safe swallowing Sit upright at 90 degrees when eating and drinking. Do not eat or drink when slouched or lying down. Take small bites of food. Take small sips of fluid. Do not gulp drinks. Eat slowly. Chew foods well before swallowing. Make sure you have swallowed your food or drink before taking more.