Table 2.

Dysphagia anamnesis—checklist for active questioning.

Direct symptoms:	Indirect symptoms:
Swallowing salvia or while drinking and eating Frequent coughing/clearing of throat during or after eating/drinking Gurgling voice/so-called “wet voice”	Recurring pneumonia (pneumonia, recurring bronchitis, unclear fever) Unwanted weight loss Food “does not go down” Food residues in mouth/throat Chest pain while eating