General information, not an individual diagnosis. Ask a healthcare professional if you are unsure about your situation.
Difficulty swallowing or repeated coughing during meals warrants medical advice. Depending on the assessment, the team may propose swallowing videofluoroscopy.
This test uses X-ray images while you swallow liquids or foods of different textures mixed with contrast material. It allows the stages of swallowing to be observed.
At Lyon university hospitals, the person sits for the test with a speech therapist and doctor present; suction equipment is available. The centre states that it takes fifteen to thirty minutes.
This centre asks patients to bring dental and hearing aids, avoid jewellery and clothing with zips, and bring a companion if needed. Confirm instructions with your own examination centre.
Lyon university hospitals do not require fasting for this examination. If you have a nasogastric tube, contact the team before the appointment for instructions; do not remove it yourself.
Ask how the images will be analysed and when the results will be explained. The assessment may guide individual meal adaptations or rehabilitation; do not change your diet on your own while waiting.
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