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By Mayo Clinic staffAlthough swallowing difficulties can't be prevented when the cause is neurological damage or disorders, you can reduce your risk of occasional difficulty swallowing by eating slowly and chewing your food well. Early detection and effective treatment of GERD can lower your risk of developing dysphagia associated with an esophageal stricture.
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