Notes
- Weakness or poor muscle tone of neck, lips, face, or tongue.
- Poor posture or head control.
- Drooling or difficulty managing secretions.
- Poor oral hygiene (e.g., thrush).
- Confusion, dementia, or stroke.
- Slurred or difficult speech or wet voice after eating.
- Cough—during meals or shortly after swallowing.
- Generalized weakness or fatigues easily during meals.