Dysphagia

Question 1

Signs

Answer 1

Signs:

Pocketing of food in cheeks

speech
abnormalities with slurring of words

orofacial (mouth & face)
changes

facial weakness

abnormal tongue
movement and foods becoming stuck if swallowed

drooling

Question 2

Odynophagia

Answer 2

pain upon swallowing due to an infection or cancer

Question 3

Can cause

Answer 3

aspiration

constipation

malnutrition

psychosocial issues (sadness, lack of motivation, etc)

Question 4

Assessment & Dx

Answer 4

-if you notice signs of dysphagia, you can report to the speech language pathologist (if possible)

Question 5

Management

Answer 5

SLP is responsible for determining the consistency and