I know that before I said that I was interested in phonological disorders. I am still interested in phonological disorders but I am also interested in dysphagia. I have so many interests that it is hard to pick just one. That is one reason why I enjoy this field because I feel like there is so much flexibility.

Dysphagia really caught my attention in our neurogenic disorders class. An essential question that I have about dysphagia would be: What are some exact causes of dysphagia and how can I help make people with dysphagia more comfortable?

I’m not really an expert on dysphagia but I aware of a few things. I know that dysphagia can be caused by muscle weakness and poor muscle control possibly due to a neurogenic disorder. Someone with dysphagia risks aspiration and that is one major danger that they face. There are techniques and different types of diet used to help someone swallow easier.

I would like to know more about the causes of dysphagia. I would like to know more on what exactly happens to the muscles of the mouth and larynx when someone has dysphagia. I would like to be aware on how I can help make a client feel more comfortable swallowing. Also, I think that it would be hard to adjust to a different diet and I would like to be able to aid a client with this.

Kara