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dysphagia
characteristics - Answer swallowing disorder
an impairment in the ability to chew or swallow solid foods/ liquids
usually another health condition will cause it, sometimes permanent sometimes not
What disorders are associated with dysphagia?
what can cause in in adults and pediatric - Answer developmental disorders, craniofacial
abnormalities, adults after a stroke, comes with old age (motor abilities weaken).
pediatric dysphagia
-cerebral palsy, spina bifida(sensory impairments), cleft lip and palate, autism, HIV/AIDS,
childhood syndromes
Adult dysphagia
-stroke>25-75% develop dysphagia, pneumonia causes 1/3 of deaths, cancer> caused by surgery
radiation, ALS, Parkinsons disease (30%), dementia, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis,
medications, depression
Who is mainly responsible for treating swallowing disorders? - Answer 87% of SLP's are
primary providers
16% of SLP's in medical settings provide feeding and swallowing services to children
school SLPS are involved in management of the child
dysphagia (swallowing disorder) have what implications - Answer medical implications
psychosocial implications: parent child bonding and social events. scared to eat in front of
others
What are the phases of the normal swallow in order? 4 phases - Answer Anticipatory phase
oral phase
-oral prepatory phase
- oral transit
pharyngeal phase
esophageal phase
, anticipatory phase of swallowing - Answer preparation b4 eating
-hunger stimulation, salivation
-senses play a role
disorders in this phase
-lack of interest in food
-problems w/ positioning
-sensory impairments
oral phase (2 stages) - Answer oral prepatory stage
- when tongue is pushing up against the mouth w/ the bolus
- tongue, cheeks, and teeth play a role
- soft palate prevents bolus from slipping into the pharynx
oral transit stage
- tongue propels bolus back into the back of the mouth
- swallow reflex is triggered
- takes about 1 second****
disordered swallowing in this phase
- poor lip closure> drooling
- problems chewing
- insufficient saliva or dry mouth
- poor tongue control
Pharyngeal phase - Answer -Velum elevates to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity
- bolus enters the pharynx
-hyoid bone rises, larynx goes up to protect airway
- food moves into the pharynx
- takes <1 second, bolus enters the pharynx until it passes into esophagus
disorders involved
- swallow trigger may be absent or delayed> aspiration
-fail to elevate velum can lead to nasal regurgitation
- insufficient pharyngeal contraction> residue in pharynx or lack of movement of bolus in
esophagus