Oropharyngeal dysphagia co-occurs with esophageal dysphagia in numerous patient populations.

Myasthenia gravis is a movement disorder that impacts the neuromuscular junction. What are two common signs/symptoms of dysphagia that these patients complain of? What is one compensation/recommendation you could provide?

Match the patient complaint to the associated disorder.

Discuss the benefits of a one-way speaking valve for the improvement of swallowing function in a patient with a tracheostomy tube. (2 points). What are some indications that a patient is appropriate for a one-way speaking valve (1 point).

Esophageal peristalsis paired with gravity promotes normal bolus flow through the esophagus.

In the image below, what sign of dysphagia is the yellow arrow pointing to? [answer1]

Using the image below, please list the signs of dysphagia that you observe (3 points).

Using the word bank below, what is the best way to describe the dysphagic symptom you observe in this image? Pyriform sinus residue Retrograde bolus flow GERD Standing column Eosinophilic esophagitis Diverticulum

Please provide a sign of dysphagia that you observe in this image below.

What is the normal respiratory-swallowing coordination pattern in healthy adults?