Who Does Barium Swallow?

A barium swallow is most often done by a radiologist or radiology technician. A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in using imaging tests to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. A barium swallow usually includes the following steps: You may need to remove your clothing.

Does ENT do barium swallow?

Purpose: Barium swallows are commonly requested in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) outpatient department in patients presenting with dysphagia. The investigation is effective for diagnosing mechanical obstruction, dysmotility and reflux, however, it has a low sensitivity for diagnosing cancers.

Who performs a swallow study?

The test is most often performed by an SLP, who checks for signs of dysphagia and aspiration throughout the exam. First, your SLP may ask you questions about the following: The nature of your swallowing problems, such as food sticking in your throat or pain while swallowing.