Difficulty swallowing can lead to: Malnutrition, weight loss and dehydration. Dysphagia can make it difficult to take in enough nourishment and fluids. Aspiration pneumonia. Food or liquid entering the airway during attempts to swallow can cause aspiration pneumonia as a. Choking. Food stuck in.

Treatment and home remedies Prevention Outlook Pharyngitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the back of the throat, or pharynx. Symptoms of pharyngitis can include.