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| Severity of dysphagia | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grade I | Normal |
| Grade II | Foreign body sensation with solids and liquids |
| Grade III | Foreign body sensation with liquids |
| Grade IV | Pain with liquids |
| Grade V | Pain when swallowing, that cannot eat liquids |
