In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break down dysphagia—the medical term for difficulty swallowing—in a clear, clinically relevant way. You’ll learn what dysphagia means, how clinicians use the term, and how to quickly recognize the difference between oropharyngeal dysphagia vs esophageal dysphagia. We’ll also cover high-yield dysphagia causes, red flags, and common pitfalls that lead to missed diagnoses—especially when aspiration risk is overlooked.
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What you’ll learn (quick + practical):
- Dysphagia definition and how it shows up in real patients (“trouble swallowing)
- Oropharyngeal vs esophageal dysphagia: symptom patterns that matter
- Common causes: stroke dysphagia, Parkinson disease, dementia, neurologic/neuromuscular conditions, GERD, strictures/rings, eosinophilic esophagitis, and achalasia
- Complications: aspiration, aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, food impaction
- Evaluation basics: bedside swallow assessment, swallow evaluation, modified barium swallow / VFSS, FEES, barium swallow, and upper endoscopy (EGD)
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Speaker:

Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education.

Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes.

About This Channel:

This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC).

Disclaimer:

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.