Dysphagia

Synonyms of dysphagia

• difficulty swallowing
• swallowing disorder
• esophageal dysmotility

Antonyms of dysphagia

• normal swallowing
• ease of swallowing
• unimpaired swallowing

Collocations of dysphagia

difficulty swallowing

Frequency: 80 %

The patient experienced difficulty swallowing due to dysphagia.

swallowing problems

Frequency: 70 %

Dysphagia can lead to swallowing problems such as choking.

speech therapy

Frequency: 60 %

The patient underwent speech therapy to improve their dysphagia.

nutritional support

Frequency: 50 %

Patients with dysphagia may require nutritional support to maintain their health.

aspiration pneumonia

Frequency: 40 %

Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia.

Idiomatic Expressions for dysphagia

• Phrase: In a nutshell
  Meaning: A brief summary of something.
  Usage: The doctor explained the treatment options for dysphagia in a nutshell.