Aspiration Risk Factors for Dysphagia
- Dysphonia – “different” vocal quality
- Dysarthria – slurred speech caused by muscle weakness
- Abnormal cough
- Coughing and voice change after swallowing
- Needing help with feeding
- Needing help with oral care
- Resisting feeding
- Poor dentition
- History of smoking
- Feeling full very quickly
- Weight loss
- Taking extra effort/time to complete meals
- Dehydration
- History of respiratory infections
- Taking multiple swallows every bite or sip
- Tongue pumping
- Impulsive eating behaviors
- Recurrent sore throat
- Chest congestion
- Shortness of breath
- pneumonia
- Pain
- High grade temperature
PREPARED BY: KUNNAMPALLIL GEJO JOHN
