The test is most often performed by an SLP, who checks for signs of dysphagia and aspiration throughout the exam. First, your SLP may ask you questions about the following: The nature of your swallowing problems, such as food sticking in your throat or pain while swallowing.

What is a swallowing specialist called?

A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is an expert in assessing swallowing disorders and establishing a treatment plan to improve the swallow. Your doctor or the SLP may recommend having a Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) evaluation where your swallow is viewed under x-ray to see how food or liquid is moving.

What kind of DR does a swallow test?

The doctor and a speech pathologist will guide you through a series of swallowing steps. Depending on the type of study, you will swallow liquid mixed with barium or solid foods coated with barium. While you swallow, the doctor and speech pathologist will watch the video screen.