Dysphagia – Prevention

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Can dysphagia be prevented? While although swallowing difficulties can’t all be prevented, you can reduce the risk of an occasional difficulty swallow by eating slowly, chewing your food well, having smaller bites, washing them down and remaining upright. Also eating earlier can be very helpful. Early detection and effective treatment of both GERD and laryngopharyngeal reflux can help lower your risk of developing dysphagia associated with esophageal strictures, inflammation and other complications of acid exposure.