Table III. Main signs and symptoms requiring management.

SIGNS	SYMPTOMS
Piecemeal deglutition	Weakness
Cough and drooling of saliva when speaking	Weight loss
Dysphonia and throat clearing	Difficulty initiating swallowing
Drooling and nasal bolus regurgitation	Crushing weight on chest
Increased eating times	Refusal to drink/eat
Pooling of saliva or bolus (hiding retained bolus)	Increased sensitivity to infections
Dehydration	Pulmonary infections
Malnutrition