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Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dysphagia:Oropharyngeal:
- Characterized by difficulty initiating swallowing and accompanied by choking/coughing, nasopharyngeal
Algorithm for the ... nerves (V, VII, ... esophagus and lower ... coordinated by medulla #Diagnosis ... EM #GI #Dysphagia
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
Diagnosis Framework ... disease (GERD), esophageal ... Red Flags: • Dysphagia ... Odynophagia • Dysphonia ... #diagnosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... Upper extremity, lower ... - Medical time ... activity between nerve ... #management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
progression is gradual ... and incomplete lower ... • Failure of lower ... sudden weight loss later ... #management #treatment