What are the signs and symptoms of swallowing problems?
It may be hard to tell if you or someone you care for has a problem with swallowing. Tell a caregiver if you notice the following signs of a swallowing problem. • Drooling, or having food or fluid leak out of the nose. • Having food left over in the mouth after swallowing. • Feeling pain when swallowing, or feeling like something is stuck in the throat. • Having to make unusual movements of the head or neck when swallowing. • Coughing or choking a lot when eating or drinking. • A wet or gurgle-like voice after swallowing. What are the signs and symptoms of aspiration pneumonia? Sometimes it may take a few days for symptoms of aspiration pneumonia to begin. The signs and symptoms of aspiration pneumonia can get worse very quickly. The signs and symptoms that you have may depend on what you inhaled into your lungs, and how much was inhaled. Common signs and symptoms may include one or more of the following: • Frequent coughing. Your cough may may bring up bad-smelling mucus from your lun
