Dysphagia Notes | Cheat Sheet - Edubirdie

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 3003 | Applied Clinical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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320

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1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Dysphagia Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Difficulty initiating swallowing, choking, coughing, food sticking in the throat. Esophageal Dysphagia: Difficulty moving food through the esophagus, chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation. Causes: Structural Dysphagia: Upper GI problems: Zenker's diverticulum, cricopharyngeal spasm, esophageal web. Lower esophageal: Achalasia, cancer, stenosis, reflux. Pharynx: Infection, inflammation, neuromuscular diseases. Neuromuscular Diseases: ALS, Parkinson's, myasthenia gravis, stroke. Associated with: GERD, heartburn, weight loss, skin manifestations, autoimmune diseases, scleroderma. Symptoms: Acute: Chest pain, heartburn, weight loss, skin manifestations. Chronic: Hoarseness, bad breath, regurgitation. Treatment: Medications: Proton pump inhibitors, sildenafil. Procedures: Dilatation, myotomy, surgery. Lifestyle changes: Diet, posture, swallowing exercises.

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