Ingestion/Deglutition Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bolus?
A
- Ball of food or liquid to be swallowed
2
Q
Name 5 structural differences between an adult and an infant.
A
- Oral cavity is smaller
- Larynx is elevated
- Hyoid is elevated and forward
- Larger velum
- No teeth
3
Q
What is dysphagia?
A
- Any difficulty, discomfort, or pain associated with swallowing
- A swallowing disorder
4
Q
4 signs of dysphagia
A
- Frequent coughing or clearing of airway when eating food or liquids
- Wet sounding voice
- Pain when swallowing
- Recurring pneumonia
5
Q
What are 3 causes of Dysphagia?
A
- Obstructive
- Neurological
- Congenital and Developmental
6
Q
What could cause obstructive dysphagia?
A
- Cancer of the mouth or larynx
- Reflux
7
Q
What neurological conditions could cause dysphagia?
A
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Brain tumors
8
Q
What are two congenital and developmental causes of dysphagia?
A
- Cerebral palsy
- Cleft lip and palate
