What is Dysphagia?
Dysphagia is derived from 2 Greek terms ‘dys’ meaning ‘difficulty’ in swallowing ‘phagia’ meaning ‘to eat’ in Greek. It indicates difficulty in swallowing food after chewing in the mouth. It is a common problem for which patients seek medical attention. Swallowing is the process by which food safely passes from the mouth to the pharynx …