{"id":95,"date":"2019-01-29T11:22:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T19:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/swallowing-disorder\/"},"modified":"2021-11-02T14:45:02","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:45:02","slug":"swallowing-disorder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/swallowing-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Swallowing Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>Swallowing<\/strong> is a complex neuromuscular process involving the mouth, throat, larynx and esophagus. The three phases of swallowing are: oral, pharyngeal and esophageal. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) becomes more common as we get older.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Swallowing Problem Signs and Symptoms:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Sensation of food getting stuck in throat or chest<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/odynophagia\" title=\"Odynophagia | healthline.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pain with swallowing (odynophagia)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Drooling, unable to swallow<\/li>\r\n<li>Food\/liquid regurgitating up into throat<\/li>\r\n<li>Frequent heartburn<\/li>\r\n<li>Coughing or choking when swallowing<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/voice-problems\/\" title=\"Persistent Hoarseness | Mt Hood ENT&amp; Allergy\">Persistent hoarseness<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Swallowing Disorder Causes:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Oropharyngeal problems\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Neurological problems<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Aging<\/li>\r\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/li>\r\n<li>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis<\/li>\r\n<li>Post-polio syndrome<\/li>\r\n<li>Multiple sclerosis\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\r\n<li>Pharyngeal diverticula<\/li>\r\n<li>Cervical spine boney spur<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Esophagus problems\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Spasm<\/li>\r\n<li>Stricture<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/ent\/throat\/head-neck-masses\/\">Mass<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Foreign body<\/li>\r\n<li>Gastroesophageal reflux disease<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Swallowing Disorder Evaluation:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Complete history and physical examination to obtain accurate diagnosis<\/li>\r\n<li>Diagnostic testing if indicated:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Flexible fiberoptic examination of nose, throat and larynx (in office)<\/li>\r\n<li>Barium swallow<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/speech\/swallowing\/Videofluoroscopic-Swallowing-Study\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Videofluoroscopic swallowing study | Asha.org\">Videofluoroscopic swallowing study<\/a> (done by Swallowing Therapist and Radiologist)<\/li>\r\n<li>Upper Endoscopy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Swallowing Therapy evaluation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>Swallowing Disorder Treatment Options Include:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Diet modification<\/li>\r\n<li>Swallowing techniques<\/li>\r\n<li>Esophageal dilation<\/li>\r\n<li>Surgery to remove mass or diverticula<\/li>\r\n<li>Feeding tube in severe cases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>When to see a Doctor:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Progressive swallowing problems<\/li>\r\n<li>Unable to swallow<\/li>\r\n<li>Breathing difficulty<\/li>\r\n<li>Persistent pain<\/li>\r\n<li>Persistent hoarseness<\/li>\r\n<li>Neck mass<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you have Swallowing problems, please call <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/mthoodent.com\/contact\/\" title=\"Contact | Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy\">request a visit online<\/a> with us.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>References:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entnet.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"American Academy of Otolaryngology\u2212Head and Neck Surgery\">American Academy of Otolaryngology\u2212Head and Neck Surgery<\/a>. One Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3357, <a href=\"tel:7038364444\">1-703-836-4444<\/a>. 2014 AAO-HNS\/AAO-HNSF Flint, P. W., C. W. Cummings, et al. (2010). Cummings otolaryngology head &amp; neck surgery. Philadelphia, PA, Mosby\/Elsevier: 3 v. (xlii, 2963, cxciv p.). Carrau RL, Murry T: Evaluation and management of adult dysphagia and aspiration. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2000, 8:489-496. Schindler, J. S. and J. H. Kelly (2002). &#8220;Swallowing Disorders in the Elderly.&#8221; Laryngoscope 112(4): 589-602.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Mt. Hood ENT &amp; Allergy<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15032573204\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(503) 257-3204<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swallowing is a complex neuromuscular process involving the mouth, throat, larynx and esophagus. The three phases of swallowing are: oral, pharyngeal and esophageal. Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) becomes more common as we get older. Swallowing Problem Signs and Symptoms: Sensation of food getting stuck in throat or chest Pain with swallowing (odynophagia) Drooling, unable to swallow&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":82,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"[phone format=none] | Swallowing problems can be wide ranging, alarming and may accompany other symptoms. 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