This article explains the importance of dysphagia and how the knowledge has advanced to help people with this disorder. Dysphagia is the weakening of your muscles in the throat or esophagus, which are the muscles you use to bring down food and liquids. There are numerous amounts of nerves, muscles, and other structures in your throat, that if impaired can make it difficult to swallow. Impairment of swallowing can cause aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and even death. The article explains the many drawbacks of dysphagia, which include that dysphagia is supported by low amounts of evidence, many healthcare providers are needed, and it can be very expensive to treat. In spite of the many problems that dysphagia treatment faces,
