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EAT-10

A Swallowing Screening Tool

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EAT-10 helps to measure swallowing difficulties. It may be important for you to talk with your physician about treatment options for symptoms. Answer each question by selecting the answer that appropriate reflect the extent to which you experience the following problems.

  • 1
  • My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight.
  • 2
  • My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals.
  • 3
  • Swallowing liquids takes extra effort.
  • 4
  • Swallowing solids takes extra effort.
  • 5
  • Swallowing pills takes extra effort.
  • 6
  • Swallowing is painful.
  • 7
  • The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing.
  • 8
  • When I swallow food sticks in my throat.
  • 9
  • I cough when I eat.
  • 10
  • Swallowing is stressful.

Screening score

Total Score (max. 40 points)

If the EAT-10 score is 3 or higher, you may have problems swallowing efficiently and safely. We recommend discussing the EAT-10 results with a physician.


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References

The validity and reliability of EAT-10 has been determined.

Belafsky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Allen J, Leonard RJ. Validity and Reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2008;117(12):919-924.