Difficulty swallowing or coughing while eating every so often isn't a big deal. However, there's a fine line between that and ...

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is common among older adults and those with conditions like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ...

In achalasia, the esophagus is unable to move food and liquids down into the stomach. It can make it difficult for a person to eat food and keep it down.

The salivary glands produce saliva to lubricate the mouth and throat, begin the process of breaking down food, and make swallowing easier. People usually swallow saliva unconsciously throughout ...

New researchers uncover the role of Piezo channels that sense pressure in the digestive tract and regulate swallowing behavior. The research opens new opportunities for developing treatments for ...