Dysphagia Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is dysphagia?
A
difficulty swallowing
2
Q
what can dysphagia serve as?
A
a diagnosis or a symptom secondary to another underlying medical condition
3
Q
what is the risk of aspiration based on?
A
dysphagia rating of 0-7
4
Q
what is aspiration?
A
accidentally inhaling food, liquid saliva, or vomit into the lungs instead of the stomach
5
Q
what diet may need to be considered?
A
international dysphagia diet
6
Q
what is the international dysphagia diet?
A
pureed, minced, and most, soft and bite-sized, easy to chew, regular
