title: Differential diagnosis of dysphagia in children.
abstract: Dysphagia in children often presents a difficult diagnostic challenge. A systematic approach in each individual can help with diagnosis and treatment. An overview of the differential diagnosis and the diagnostic and treatment options available is provided.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, Nemours Children's Clinic, Orlando, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kosko
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Moser
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Erhart
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Tunkel
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009056:Mouth Abnormalities / Q000150:complications*; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000002:abnormalities