Swallowing Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
Specialized dysphagia treatment for adults. Helping you eat, drink, and swallow safely again.
✓ ASHA-Certified Team
✓ Adults Only Practice
✓ Same Therapist Every Visit
✓ No Referral Needed
✓ Free Consultation Available
Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. It affects millions of adults, and it's more serious than most people realize. When swallowing doesn't work properly, food or liquid can enter the airway instead of the stomach, leading to choking, pneumonia, and dangerous weight loss.
The good news: swallowing disorders are highly treatable. With the right evaluation and therapy, most patients see meaningful improvement, often within weeks.
At Arizona Speech & Swallow Therapy, swallowing disorders are one of our primary specialties. Our therapists bring deep clinical experience treating dysphagia to a personalized one-on-one private practice setting right here in Scottsdale, AZ.
When Swallowing Becomes Difficult or Dangerous
What Is Dysphagia?
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Warning Signs You May Have a Swallowing Disorder
Signs & Symptoms
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the following, it's time to speak with a specialist.
Coughing or Choking While Eating
Frequent coughing during or after meals is one of the most common signs of dysphagia.
Avoiding Certain Foods or Textures
Quietly avoiding steak, crusty bread, or thin liquids because they're hard to manage.
Food or Liquid Going Down the Wrong Way
A sensation that food or drinks are entering the airway rather than the stomach.
Unexplained Weight Loss
Eating less because swallowing is uncomfortable or difficult can lead to dangerous malnutrition.
Pain or Discomfort When Swallowing
Pain with swallowing can signal structural or neurological issues.
Wet or Gurgly Voice After Eating
A "wet" quality to the voice after eating or drinking can indicate residue in the throat.
⚠️Don't Wait — Aspiration Pneumonia Is a Serious Risk
When food or liquid repeatedly enters the airway, bacteria can reach the lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia, a leading cause of hospitalization in adults with dysphagia. Early evaluation and treatment can prevent this.
Common Causes of Swallowing Disorders in Adults
Who Gets Dysphagia?
Dysphagia can develop for many reasons. Our therapists are experienced in treating swallowing disorders caused by all of the following:
Stroke or TIA
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Head & Neck Cancer / Post-Surgery
Dementia or Cognitive Decline
GERD / Acid Reflux
Parkinson's Disease
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Age-Related Muscle Weakness
Spinal Cord Injury
What Our Patients Are Saying
Patient Stories
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“She was professional, patient, and made me feel comfortable from the start. She explained things in a way that was easy to follow and supported me through the areas I struggled with.”
Steph C.
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“Excellent group of individuals, all working together to address ones issues and concerns regarding speech and swallow problems. Very knowledgeable regarding their profession.”
Kenneth P.
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“ I have had experience with many speech therapists over the years and have found AZ S&S to be the best experience I have had. Mikayla has been amazing managing a very complex condition. Do not hesitate to work with this company! Love them!”
Susan M.
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