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Flashcards by little_hunni120, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by little_hunni120
over 12 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is Dysphagia? Difficulty swallowing. Neurological/structural damage Affects food movement ->stomach | 4 stages: 1- Pre Oral 2- Oral- bolus 3-Pharyngeal swallow+ larynx 4- Oesophageal -peristalsis + spinchter |
| Problems Oral Stage inadequate seal- dribble Red chewing - residue Regurgitation Poor control of tongue | Problems with Pharyngeal Delayed/absent swallow Red larynx closure-> Aspiration |
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