Case+history-++swallowing+difficulties


 * Case History: **
 * swallowing problems **

(3;j, 3;k, 3;l)

Past problems with swallowing may have not been previously diagnosed, but are important to know as this will affect severity (Kronenberger & Meyers, 1994). Signs to ask the patient about are:

- Heartburn - Indigestion - Coughing/choking while eating/drinking - Feeling of food/liquid in throat even after swallow - Increased need to clear the throat - Reflux (Leonard & Kendall, 1997)


 * ** SWALLOWING: ** ||
 * History of (symptoms of pain/discomfort, difficulty swallowing, weight loss)

Did you have any difficulties with swallowing previously? (before the diagnosis or earlier)

any pain/difficulty during swallowing solids/liquids?

Did you feel like food was ever stuck in your throat? or you had to swallow more than usual to get food down? 555555555555555555555

5 5  5

Current diet/fluids

5 5  5  5  5

Weight loss

Did you have any unexplained weight loss before you diagnosis?

How is your appetite at the moment?

What do you consider your normal weight?/what should we be aiming to keep you at?

5 5  5

Diabetes/ other nutritional information

Do you have diabetes? Do you have any allergies to food or any other aversions we should know about?

5 5  5 || (Groher & Crary, 2010; Kronenberger & Meyers, 1994).

The following questionnaire was developed by Baker, Frazer, & Baker to use with patients following surgery for oral/pharyngeal surgery to identify current swallowing difficulties (1991).



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