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Featured: Swallowing Problems Main Article
Swallowing problems can lead to conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS, oral or pharynx muscle dysfunction, loss of sphincter muscle relaxation, and esophageal narrowing. Symptoms that require evaluation for a possible swallowing problem include frequent choking on food, hestancy in food passage, pain when swallowing, and recurring pneumonia.

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  • Dysphagia
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