Dysphagia: definition
Arnold, W.; Nager, F.
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique 48(3): 135-138
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-5930 PMID: 2042114 Document Number: 369238
Dysphagia is a terminus which describes problems during the action of swallowing of fluids and/or food. The diagnosis is made by a detailed history according to a standard questionnaire, which then allows to distinguish between oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia.