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What is a FEES study? A FEES — Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing — is a bedside swallow study performed by a speech-language pathologist using a thin, flexible scope passed through the nose to watch the throat in real time as you swallow real food and liquids. It does not use X-rays, barium, or contrast dye. It can be done at the bedside in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living community, or in the home — there is no need to transport a medically