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A member asked:
What could cause difficulty initiating the swallowing reflect? i had chemo & rad 12 yrs ago for lymphoma.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Throat dysfunction: If the radiation was to the neck then it is common to develop late swallowing difficulties as the throat muscles fibrose or stop working. Dryness from the radiation can also affect swallowing. Suggest seeing ENT who can examine the throat, get swallowing study, and get swallowing therapy started. If the radiation was not to the neck then other causes exist that ENT could consider.
Answered 2/18/2015
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