DYSPHAGIA Flashcards
1
Q
dysphagia key hx: character
A
solids or liquids vs both
2
Q
dysphagia key hx: timing
A
progression
beginning/middle of swallow
3
Q
dysphagia key hx: assoc sxs
A
constitutional sxs (esp WL) hoarseness drooling regurgitation of liquids vs undigested food odynophagia GERD sxs weakness focal neuro sxs cognitive decline Raynaud phenomenon
4
Q
dysphagia key hx: soc hx
A
HIV RFs
smoking
5
Q
dysphagia key hx: med hx
A
hx of anxiety
6
Q
dysphagia key PE
A
VS HEENT heart lung abdominal skin (signs of systemic sclerosis/CREST)
