8. Types of dysphagia
– Oropharyngeal dysphagia – affects the transfer of
food from the mouth and pharynx to the esophagus.
• Symptoms include:
• Inability to initiate swallowing
• Coughing during or after swallowing
• Nasal regurgitation
• Other signs include:
• Bad breath, gurgling noise after swallowing, a hoarse or
“wet” voice, speech disorder
9. – Esophageal dysphagia – difficulty passing a bolus
of food through the esophageal lumen and into
the stomach due to either an obstruction in the
esophagus (usually a stricture) or to a motility
disorder (achalasia).
12. Dietary interventions
– factors that may help:
– Physical properties of foods and beverages
– Food preparation
– Alternate feeding methods
– Reassessment of the dietary plan over time
13. – Adjustment to suit a person’s swallowing abilities
and tolerances
– Consultation with a swallowing expert – speech and
language therapist