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Dysphagia (dis-FAY-juh) refers to a swallowing disorder characterized by difficulty with chewing, manipulating, and moving food, liquid, medications, or secretions through the mouth, throat, and esophagus into the stomach. Dysphagia is experienced by millions of older adults. Some studies estimate that up to 22% of adults over the age of 50 suffer from dysphagia.

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