Signs and symptoms of dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
The term dysphagia refers to…
A
The feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach
2
Q
T/F: Swallowing difficulty is common among only elders
A
False
Dysphagia is common among all age groups
3
Q
Possible symptoms of dysphagia?
A
- drooling
- feeling food or liquid is sticking in the throat
- Discomfort in the throat or chest
- Sensation of a foreign body or “lump” in the throat
- Weight loss and inadequate nutrition due to prolonged or more significant problems when swallowing
- Coughing or choking caused by bits of food, liquid, or saliva not passing easily during swallowing & being sucked into the lungs
- Repetitive swallow
- Throat clearing
- Wet voice
- Hoarse voice
- Recurrent pneumonia
- deglutitive cough
- weight loss
- avoiding social dining
4
Q
Possible outcomes of dysphagia
A
-misdirection of food, liquids, or medication into the Nasal Cavity, Airway, or out of mouth (into lap)
-Dehydration
-malnutrition
-pneumonia
