Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Amrita Merin Mathew and Dr. Pragya Pandey

Abstract:
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a term that refers to swallowing issues that affect the mouth and/or throat. Impaired muscular function, sensory alterations, or growths and obstructions in the mouth or throat are the most prevalent causes of swallowing issues. Modified barium swallow study, Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) EAT -10 assessment, video fluoroscopy can be used for testing. The treatment that is recommended will be based on the nature of the swallowing problem and what is causing it. For the best management approach, a dysphagia history, physical exam, and swallow studies are recommended. Tissue in the throat or upper oesophagus that obstructs the passage of food, drink, or saliva down the throat on its journey to the stomach is treated by surgery. Swallow therapy is a behavioural treatment that aims to strengthen the swallowing muscles while also reducing the amount of material that enters the windpipe. This review describes about the disease its symptoms causes, assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia.