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Tag: Swallowing Disorders

A collection of encyclopedia entries relating to swallowing disorders.

Inside the trachea
Sphincter muscle

Cricopharyngeus Spasm and What to Do About It

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: June 25, 2018 The information found below is a Q&A supplement to a teaching video on cricopharyngeus spasm: Tell me more about the cricopharyngeus muscle. Where is it, and what is it for? It

ulcerated areas
Education

Pemphigoid

Pemphigus vulgaris (Pemphigoid) is the result of one’s immune system attacking healthy cells in the skin rather than foreign invaders. It creates blisters or sores on the skin which are prone to rupturing and infection. Though it is a skin

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Procedures & tools

Swallowing Evaluation and Treatment

What we try to accomplish during an initial consultation: 1. Obtain your general medical history 2. Understand your “swallowing experience” and the symptoms that bother you 3. Examine your palate, tongue, pharynx, and larynx because they comprise your “equipment” for

lit of opening into the esophagus
Sphincter muscle

Questions about Cricopharyngeus Myotomy

Q&A on Cricopharyngeus Muscle Dysfunction with or without Zenker’s Diverticulum   What is Cricopharyngeus Myotomy (CPM) and why is it done? This procedure refers to division of a circular sphincter muscle that serves as a one-way valve or ‘gate’ at

bristle stuck in the esophagus
Disorders

Foreign Content in the Throat

Closeup, magnified examination finds barbecue brush bristle base of tongue Pills can get Stuck and Burn Tags

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Coughing disorders

How Do You Choke? Let Me Count the Ways…

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: May 10, 2016 Four examples of how the term “choking” can mean different things When asked the reason he was calling for an appointment, a middle-aged man offered that he was “choking.” Staff not

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Swallowing Disorders

Diet Modification for Dysphagia

Diet modification for dysphagia are suggested dietary changes, particularly regarding food consistencies, directed at improving a patient’s ability to swallow and at avoiding aspiration. For example, an individual who is struggling with aspiration might be advised to avoid thin liquids

Swallowing therapy
Swallowing Disorders

Swallowing Therapy

Swallowing therapy is typically provided by a speech-language pathologist (and, more informally and adjunctively, by other healthcare professionals). General areas of teaching might include: choosing wisely which food types and consistencies to eat; swallowing maneuvers such as tucking the chin,

Pharyngocutaneous fistula
Disorders

Pharyngocutaneous Fistula

Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the leaking of saliva outside of the pharynx (“throat” part of the swallowing passage) through a defect in the pharyngeal mucosa lining. This may occur transiently in up to 20% of persons who have undergone total laryngectomy,

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