Handout

Basic Anatomy: Swallow Residue

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

This handout provides clear explanations of what pharyngeal residue looks and feels like to help patients visualize their swallow mechanics. It serves as a practical education tool for reinforcing real-time clearing strategies. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What does vallecular residue mean on a swallow study?
  • How do I explain swallow residue to a patient after MBSS?
  • Why does pyriform sinus residue require multiple swallows?

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