What is oropharyngeal dysphagia?
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia is difficulty initiating a swallow by moving food from the mouth into the throat and esophagus. Neurological disorders or certain forms of cancer can cause oropharyngeal dysphagia, and patients who try to swallow may experience choking, gagging, or coughing.
How do members experience oropharyngeal dysphagia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with oropharyngeal dysphagia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for oropharyngeal dysphagia*
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Who has oropharyngeal dysphagia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 12 |
Talk to people with oropharyngeal dysphagia
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members say they have this condition