Eating and drinking are more than everyday necessities. They bring people together, connect us to our cultures and contribute to our quality of life. When swallowing becomes difficult, even simple activities like sharing a meal can become challenging.
At UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, speech-language pathologists help patients experiencing swallowing difficulties through specialized assessments, including modified barium swallow studies. These studies allow therapists to evaluate how a patient swallows, identify potential safety concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Through personalized care, speech therapy helps patients work toward safer swallowing, improved function and greater independence throughout their recovery.
Watch the video to learn how our speech-language pathologists use advanced swallowing assessments to support patient safety, recovery and quality of life.