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1. Dysphagia Evaluation and Management
Shashidhar Reddy, MDMatthew W. Ryan, MD
November 21, 2001
2. Physiology of Swallowing The act of swallowing involves three phases: Oral, Pharyngeal, and Esophageal.
Swallowing takes about 8-10 seconds
Before swallowing begins, Oral Preparation of the bolus must occur.
3. Physiology of Swallowing: