#AskTheExpert hi my son is 22 months old and not eating properly always avoid to swallo the hard food like prantha bread or chapati.

A. If your child has difficulty swallowing food or liquids, it's most likely because of a sore throat. Or your child might have a sore throat because of a cold, glandular fever, mouth infection or mouth ulcers. Babies can have difficulty swallowing if they have a cold that's causing a blocked nose