Assessment Tool for Stroke-Related Swallowing Difficulties.
Neurology · Dysphagia
Glasgow Dysphagia Score Calculator
Enter the observed swallowing findings to calculate the total score.
Clinical use: This calculator supports documentation and
education only. Confirm the score definitions, thresholds, and management
pathway against your institution’s approved dysphagia protocol before using
it for patient-care decisions.
Assessment findings
Select one finding for each component.
Score reference
| Component | Score 0 | Score 1 | Score 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lip closure | Normal | Weak | Absent |
| Swallow reflex | Normal | Delayed | Absent |
| Laryngeal elevation | Normal | Reduced | Absent |
| Pharyngeal residue | None | Mild to moderate | Severe |
| Cough response | Normal | Weak | Absent |
0–3
Lower-score band
4–6
Moderate-score band
7–10
Higher-score band
