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dysphagia (clinical manifestations (sialorrhea(hypersalivation), being…
dysphagia
clinical manifestations
sialorrhea(hypersalivation)
being hoarse
nasal regurgitation
having frequent heartburn
having pain while swallowing
unexpectedly losing weight
recurrent pneumonia
coughing or gagging when swallowing
food sticking in the throat
management
provide for adequate rest periods before mealtime.
provide oral care before feeding to promote appetite and eating
place suction equipment at the bedside and suction as needed
place whole or crushed pills in custard or gelatin to reduce risk aspiration
keep patient in an upright position for 30 to 45 minutes after a meal
instruct patient to not talk while eating
maintain patient in high-fowlers position with the head flexed slightly forward during meals
put up intravenous infusion to prevent dehydration
causes
achalasia
diffuse spasm
esophageal stricture
esophageal tumors
foreign bodies
radiation therapy
eosinophilic esophagitis
gastroesophageal reflux disease
treatment
feeding through a tube
dilation
combinations of food and liquid
botulinum toxin
swallowing therapy
diagnostic procedures
barium x-ray
endoscopy
manometry
imaging scans
definition
a medical condition in which an individual finds it difficult to swallow food or any substances