MD93
Dysphagia
Disfagia
CategoryDefinition
Difficulty in swallowing which may result from neuromuscular disorder or mechanical obstruction. Dysphagia is classified into two distinct types: oropharyngeal dysphagia due to malfunction of the pharynx and upper oesophageal sphincter; and oesophageal dysphagia due to malfunction of the oesophagus.
Exclusions
- Functional swallowing disorder
Inclusions
- Difficulty in swallowing
Index Terms
DysphagiaDifficulty in swallowingdifficulty swallowingdifficulty in swallowing NOSswallowing problemproblem with swallowingpoor swallowswallowing hypofunctionNeurogenic dysphagiaimpaired swallowdeglutition paralysisCervical dysphagiaswallowing disorder NOSswallowing mechanism neuromuscular failureswallowing neurological dysfunctiondeglutition muscles paralysedinadequate pharyngeal muscleincoordinate swallowingDysphagia, oral phaseDysphagia, oropharyngeal phaseDysphagia, pharyngeal phaseDysphagia, pharyngoesophageal phase