Muscle Tension Dysphagia: Symptomology and Theoretical Framework

Conclusion The study results suggest that laryngeal muscle tension may be a factor in the underlying etiology in patients with idiopathic functional dysphagia. We propose the diagnostic term muscle tension dysphagia to describe a subset of patients with functional dysphagia. Further prospective studies are needed to better evaluate potential gastroesophageal confounders in this group of patients and to identify an effective paradigm for treatment. In our limited series, speech-language pathology intervention directed toward unloading muscle tension appears effective.
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: Laryngology and Neurolaryngology Source Type: research