Dysphagia

Question 1

suckle pattern vs suck pattern

munching vs chewing pattern

Answer 1

suckle - jaw moving up down, tongue moving front back. tongue not dissociated from jaw.

suck - closing lips, tongue moving independently of jaw.

munching - jaw up and down, lateral tongue movement

chewing - jaw up and down and rotational

Question 2

what health problem is the main cause of childhood dysphagia in children

Answer 2

• GERD (reflux)