| Symptom | Score |
| My swallowing problem has caused me to lose weight. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| My swallowing problem interferes with my ability to go out for meals. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Swallowing liquids takes extra effort. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Swallowing solids takes extra effort. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Swallowing pills takes extra effort. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Swallowing is painful. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| The pleasure of eating is affected by my swallowing. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| When I swallow food sticks in my throat. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| I cough when I eat. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Swallowing is stressful. | 0 1 2 3 4 |
| Total score | /40 |