Many Americans have trouble taking pills — some have a fear of choking while others suffer from dry mouth or a hypersensitive gag reflex. The throat condition, estimated to affect 10% to 15% of the ...

I have always loathed swallowing pills. As a kid, I'd bury them under sofa cushions or hide them under carpets. I'd hide the pill under my tongue and spit it out later. My parents tried everything, ...

Are you someone who finds swallowing a pill a daunting task? Well, you are not alone. After all, someone must have thought through when they coined the expression ‘a hard pill to swallow’. For many, ...

‘A tough pill to swallow’ is more than just a metaphor. Four in ten adults struggle to swallow pills, which can prevent them from getting much-needed medication. Many patients have trouble swallowing ...