Swallowing disorders and conditions are treated by UW Health's highly trained team of speech pathologists. Speech pathologists in the Voice and Swallow Clinic who specialize in swallowing work closely with the otolaryngology staff in a team approach to the treatment of swallowing disorders.
Swallowing is a complicated function that the body does relatively automatically. But if an injury, disease or another problem impairs the body's ability to perform this important function, it can have significant medical, physical and psychological consequences.
The professionals at UW Health's Voice and Swallowing Clinic perform comprehensive reviews, taking into consideration any medical, surgical, lifestyle, occupational and emotional factors related to your swallowing concern. Our swallow specialists use the most advanced imaging techniques, including videofluoroscopy, endoscopy and high-resolution pharyngeal manometry, to evaluate swallow function. Information from these evaluations is used to facilitate safe and efficient eating/drinking and guide treatment planning.
Swallowing disorders and conditions are evaluated by UW Health's highly trained team of otolaryngology specialists.