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1
Q

what are the stages of normal swallow?

A
pre swallow
oral prep
oral stage
pharyngeal stage
oseophageal stage
2
Q

what happens during oral prep?

A

voluntary, pleasurable stage. Tasting

bollus formed, kept at front of mouth

3
Q

what is the oral stage?

A

voluntary
food is moved to the back of the mouth via the a to p tongue movement
1 second long

4
Q

whats is the pharyngeal stage?

A

involuntary

valves direct food to pharynx and through to oseophagus

5
Q

what happens during pharyngeal phase to get food through the pharynx?

A

velopharyngeal valve - prevents entry to nasal cavity
base of tongue to pharyngeal wall contact generates pressure
airway closure
oncophyarygneal valve

6
Q

what is the oseophageal stage?

A

larynx lowers back to normal position
CP contracts = prevents reflux
resp resumes
8-20 seconds

7
Q

what changes occur with aging that affect the ability to swallow?

A

increased frequency of dipper swallow instead of tipper
delayed pharyngeal elicitation
loss of muscle reserve
increased frequency of laryngeal penetration

8
Q

What can cause dysphagia in the elderly?

A
dementia
parkinsons
cerebrovascular attacks
poor oral hygiene
thrush
end of life
9
Q

what can cause dysphagia in young people?

A

burns
head injury
degenerative neurological disorders