It may be appropriate for your child to have a Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study if your child:

• coughs or chokes during feeding
• takes longer than 30 minutes to drink a bottle
• has difficulty consuming the volume or type of food recommended for his/her age
• has a history of poor weight gain, or is diagnosed Failure To Thrive
• has a history of unexplained respiratory congestion or illness
• is tube-fed, has a history of swallowing problems, and you are considering re-introducing food by mouth
• gags excessively with feeding
• forgets to breathe, experiences skin-color changes or sweats during feeding
• describes a sensation of something in his/her throat
• experiences difficulty swallowing large bites or certain textures