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Does it get harder to swallow pills as you get older?

An estimated 1 in 17 people will experience some form of swallowing difficulty in their lifetime. As we age, changes to the muscles and anatomy of the throat can mean that swallowing, particularly pills, can become more challenging, leading many to wonder, **does it get harder to swallow pills as you get older?**

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