What Is the Treatment of Post COVID-19 Condition with Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)?

Dysphagia — persistent difficulty swallowing — is a recognised manifestation of long COVID (Post COVID-19 condition). Patients presenting with this complication require a structured, rehabilitation-focused approach distinct from general long COVID management.

Clinical scenario: Post COVID-19 condition (long COVID) in a patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). This presentation warrants targeted intervention to restore swallowing function and support nutritional adequacy.

Treatment approach — partial overview

Management centres on structured swallowing rehabilitation. The complete protocol includes additional targeted interventions beyond the rehabilitative component — the full evidence-based regimen is available below.

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References

DOI: 10.3947/ic.2024.0024

As for the dysphagia associated with long COVID, clinicians should consider swallowing rehabilitation exercises, neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy, and improving the nutritional status for the patients (G, IIa).

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