The surprising threat of swallowing pills — and which meds and supplements are riskiest

While oral medications are generally considered safer and more convenient than injections or inhalations, sometimes a simple ...
Herald & Review

Dear Dr. Roach: There is help for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked ...

Got throat and chest pain after swallowing a pill? It could be due to pill esophagitis

Feeling a sudden stab of pain in your throat or chest after gulping down pills? This is a frequent annoyance called pill ...

There's a Hidden Danger in Swallowing Pills, Expert Warns

But even something as routine as swallowing a pill can sometimes cause harm. Pill-induced esophagitis occurs when a tablet or ...
Albany Democrat-Herald

To Your Good Health: There is help for people who have difficulty swallowing tablets

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked ...
Staten Island Advance

Dear Doctor: Can bone loss medication cause swallowing difficulty?

I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium supplement as ...