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 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
Services provided may include:
The clinic DOES NOT assess or manage patients with suspected esophageal abnormalities.
Consider alternate investigations if patient has:
Patients must be 18 years or older.
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Application and registration required, by appointment only.
Referrals MUST come from a health care professional (i.e. physicians, Nurse Practitioner, SLP & dietitian).
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