title: [Dysphagia: definition].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Krankheiten, Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, Kantonsspital Luzern.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Nager
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking
vernacular_title: Dysphagie: definition.