Swallowing Difficulty

Absent Swallowing Difficulty

Expressions activating this band do not show a coherent swallowing-related problem and instead contain unrelated health, behavior, or administrative content.

Mild Swallowing Difficulty

Expressions activating this band describe early or intermittent mouth, throat, cough, breathing, or eating problems that can affect speaking or meals without clearly centering on impaired swallowing itself.

Moderate Swallowing Difficulty

Expressions activating this band describe noticeable trouble eating or speaking clearly, with choking, sore throat, spilling, or meal-management problems that indicate functional disruption during oral intake.

High Swallowing Difficulty

Expressions activating this band describe clear swallowing impairment, including inability to swallow, difficulty chewing enough to eat, choking while eating, reflux into the throat, and worry triggered by throat tightness or coughing.

Severe Swallowing Difficulty

Expressions activating this band describe pronounced swallowing impairment marked by persistent choking concern, the need to alter eating pace to stay safe, lump-in-throat sensations, and combined trouble chewing, swallowing, and sometimes speaking.

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