Upper GI Disorders

June 27, 2010

Understanding Dysphagia

“Individuals who suffer from dysphagia are often ordered onto
thickened fluids. The thicker consistency makes it less likely that an individual with dysphagia will aspirate while they are drinking. Individuals with difficulty swallowing may find liquids cause coughing, spluttering or even choking and thickening drinks enables them to swallow safely. A range of commercial thickening agents are available to purchase for the dietary management of dysphagia.”

 Wikipedia

Videofluoroscopy

In a videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), the patient swallows a variety of liquids and foods mixed with barium, as a radiologist takes video X-rays of the mouth and throat. These images show how food passes from the mouth through the throat and into the esophagus. They may also reveal aspiration — foreign matter entering the lungs — if barium enters the windpipe.

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