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Dysphagia
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03/11/2012

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Term
Dysphagia also known as
Definition
swallowing disorder
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3 stages of Dysphagia
Definition
oral, pharyngeal, Esophageal
Term
oral phase
Definition
sucking, chewing, and moving food or liquid into the throat
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Pharyngeal phase -
Definition
starting the swallowing reflex, squeezing food down the throat, and closing off the airway to prevent food or liquid from entering the airway ( aspiration ) or to prevent choking
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Esophageal phase -
Definition
relaxing and tightening the openings at the top and bottom of the feeding tube in the throat ( esophagus ) and squeezing food through the esophagus into the stomach
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Signs of Dysphagia
Definition
-coughing during or right after eating or drinking something
-wet sounding voice
-takes extra effort to eat or swallow
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