Embedded Files
Symptoms, treatment & support strategies (15 mins)
Symptoms, treatment & support strategies (15 mins)
Symptoms
Symptoms
As MJD progresses, people will have more and more difficulties with swallowing. It becomes difficult because the strength and speed of the muscles that control swallowing slow down and become weaker — this includes the lips, tongue, and throat.
📝 Activity
📝 Activity
Click on the 'read' button below to open up the 'swallowing symptoms, treatment & support strategies' booklet. Click on the arrows (< >) to move through the pages, and then answer the quiz questions to test your understanding.
Want to know more?
Want to know more?
For detailed information on management strategies, including eating position, supporting people to eat safely, and modifying food and drink, please refer to the MJD help sheets and handbooks. You can access these through the buttons below.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse