Dysphagia in children: an overview.
Swallowing is a vital body function. It is important in maintaining optimal nutritional status. Dysphagia is any disturbance in swallowing. Dysphagia in children most commonly presents as feeding or respiratory difficulty. Dysphagia may be for solid foods or liquids or both. A careful history and examination are important in determining the etiology. Both, neurologic or non-neurologic conditions may cause dysphagia in children. Evaluation is often multidisciplinary in nature. A definitive diagnosis is possible in most cases and facilitates management and prognosis.
Section of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Bhuwan P
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