Many specialists have to deal with patients of dysphagia, such as Otorhinolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, speech therapists, dentists, internists and geriatricians to name a few.
When the cancer is incurable, palliative treatment with an esophageal stent - which is a tiny tube placed inside the esophagus to keep it dilated - usually helps reduce dysphagia.
Our main goal in this presentation is to discuss an approach to a patient with dysphagia, its relevant history and workup, and what are the main differentials and some general management options for dysphagia.
The main symptoms of laryngitis include hoarse voice or dysphonia, as well as cough, and in severe cases it can lead to difficulty swallowing or dysphagia, because the swollen larynx may compress the esophagus.