Outpatient Dysphagia Clinic

This service provides assessment, treatment, and management of adults 18 and over who have or are suspected of having oropharyngeal swallowing dysfunction.

Services provided may include:

• clinical swallowing assessment and / or education performed in-person or virtually (Zoom)
• instrumental assessment

VFSS / MBS (Videofluoroscopic Swallow Assessment / Modified Barium Swallow

FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)

• follow-up if indicated
• referrals to other services or programs

The clinic DOES NOT assess or manage patients with suspected esophageal abnormalities.

Consider alternate investigations if patient has:

• sensation of lump in the throat not associated with oral intake
• food feeling stuck at level of sternal notch or below
• difficulty with solids but not liquids
• sensation of choking, but able to breathe throughout and food typically clears