“FEES is an exceptional tool that can reliably diagnose dysphagia,” says Erica. “Symptoms of dysphagia can outwardly manifest as coughing, choking, throat clearing and/or a wet vocal quality while eating and/or drinking. Because these symptoms can be present for reasons other than a physiological impairment, such as postnasal drip or reflux, FEES allows us to accurately diagnose the presence of an actual swallow problem,” Erica explains.