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Centor CriteriaEat-10 ScoreEpworth Sleepiness ScaleTHI ScoreVHI-10 Score

Eat-10 (Swallowing)

Eat-10 Dysphagia Screening: Validated tool for identifying swallowing dysfunction. A score of 3 or higher indicates significant dysphagia risk.

1. My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight.

2. My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals.

3. Swallowing liquids takes extra effort.

4. Swallowing solids takes extra effort.

5. Swallowing pills takes extra effort.

6. Swallowing is painful.

7. The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing.

8. When I swallow food sticks in my throat.

9. I cough when I eat.

10. Swallowing is stressful.