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2. Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory ...

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   The problem can occur when the movements involved in swallowing are restricted due to a tumor, any type of blockage, or paralysis after a stroke. Besides the motor problems, swallowing can be impaired due to sensory dysfunction, meaning when sensation (the ability to feel) is lost or reduced anywhere in the throat area.

3. Oropharyngeal dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Oropharyngeal dysphagia; Other names: Transfer dysphagia: The digestive tract, with the esophagus marked in red: Specialty: Gastroenterology, ENT surgery: Symptoms: Hesitation or inability to initiate swallowing, food sticking in the throat, nasal regurgitation, difficulty swallowing solids, frequent repetitive swallows. frequent throat clearing, hoarse voice, cough, weight loss, and recurrent ...

4. Dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Achalasia is a major exception to usual pattern of dysphagia in that swallowing of fluid tends to cause more difficulty than swallowing solids. In achalasia, there is idiopathic destruction of parasympathetic ganglia of the Auerbach's (Myenteric) plexus of the entire esophagus, which results in functional narrowing of the lower esophagus , and ...

5. Upper gastrointestinal series - Wikipedia

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   An upper gastrointestinal series, also called a barium swallow, barium study, or barium meal, is a series of radiographs used to examine the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities. A contrast medium , usually a radiocontrast agent such as barium sulfate mixed with water, is ingested or instilled into the gastrointestinal tract, and X-rays are ...

6. Mouth assessment - Wikipedia

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   Before an assessment of the mouth, patient is sometimes advised to remove any dentures. The assessment begins with a dental-health questionnaire, including questions about toothache , hoarseness , dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), altered taste or a frequent sore throat, current and previous tobacco use and alcohol consumption and any sores ...

7. Meet the 2 Australian chefs who walked away from top ... - AOL

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   In particular, the chefs have to look out for residents who have dysphagia, a geriatric syndrome that affects swallowing. According to the Mayo Clinic , 10% to 33% of older adults have dysphagia ...

8. Hotel Worker Accused of Selling Liam Payne Drugs on Night of ...

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   A hotel worker accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne before the One Direction singer’s death in Buenos Aires on Oct. 16., 2024 has reportedly turned himself in to the police.. Ezequiel David ...

9. Man documents inflated grocery prices in Alaskan hometown ...

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   In the most recent video, Magdanz described his visit to the newest grocery store in Kotzebue, recording some food and drink prices there.. Butter was on sale for $8.14 per pound, a quart of ...