Table 2.

Ten-Item Dysphagia In Multiple Sclerosis (DYMUS) In Solid Subscale (7 Items In Bold) And Liquids Subscale (3 Items Not In Bold)^a For Assessing Swallowing Function In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

Questions	Answers
1. Do you have difficulties swallowing solid food (such as meat, bread, and the like)?	Yes No
2. Do you have difficulties swallowing liquids (such as water, milk, and the like)?	Yes  No
3. Do you have a globus sensation in your throat during swallowing?	Yes No
4. Do you have food sticking in your throat?	Yes No
5. Do you cough or do you have a choking sensation after ingesting solid foods?	Yes No
6. Do you cough or do you have a choking sensation after ingesting liquids?	Yes No
7. Do you need to swallow several times before completely swallowing solid food ?	Yes No
8. Do you need to cut food in small pieces before swallowing ?	Yes No
9. Do you need to take many sips before completely swallowing liquid?	Yes No
10. Do you have weight loss?	Yes No

Notes: ^aReprinted from the Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol 269/edition number 1, Bergamaschi R, Crivelli P, Rezzani C, et al, The DYMUS questionnaire for the assessment of dysphagia in multiple sclerosis, Pages No. 49-53, Copyright (2008), withpermission from Elsevier.¹¹ The bold indicates the solid subscale.