Dysphagia Management: Diets, Exercises & Esophagus Health

For patients with dysphagia, management involves specialized diets, esophageal muscle exercises, and techniques to safely clear food or pills from the throat.

Exercises for Epiglottic Inversion

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Krista Sheehan

A small flap of cartilage located in the throat, the epiglottis typically remains upright and allows air to pass freely into the larynx and lungs. When you swallow, however, the epiglottis inverts to cover the larynx and prevent liquids and foods from entering the airway and lungs.