Introduction to Dysphagia

Welcome to the Healthcare Professional's Introduction to Dysphagia Section of our website.  These pages are provided to help you with data and facts about the incidence of dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). We will also cover the medical, legal and ethical issues involved in the medicine management of people with dysphagia.

If you are not a healthcare professional, please click here to go to the general public, patient and carer section.



| What is dysphagia? | What is the incidence of dysphagia?  | Consequences of Dysphagia  | 
Types of oral medication that should not be crushed | Legal and Ethical Issues | Pharmacokinetics | Pharmacodynamics | Problem Drugs & ADRs | Enteral Feeding