Swallowing

Charles “Charlie” Ng was born on December 24, 1960 in Hong Kong, China. In his early life, he was brutally abused by his father. He came from a wealthy family, but was described as a disturbed teenager. His first criminal offence was when he was arrested for shoplifting. This happened when he was fifteen and his father sent him to boarding school but, he was sent back to Hong Kong because he was caught stealing. When he was eighteen, he moved to America to attend Notre Dame de Namur University…

In recent years, I have focused my research on neurodegeneration, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Physiologically, AD involves damage to brain cells and their eventual death. It is a progressive and irreversible disorder with no identifiable treatment or real understanding of the mechanisms and molecular determinants involved in the disease process. A majority of the destruction that occurs in AD takes place in parts of the brain that are vital for memory, such as the cortex. In addition,…

a longer period of time may be; the inability to walk, the shortening of muscles and tendons limiting movement, breathing difficulty, and in some circumstances breathing can get so severe, assisted breathing may be necessary, and also difficulty swallowing with a risk of aspiration pneumonia (Tim Newman, 2017). Currently there are no treatments to cure Muscular Dystrophy, however, there are medications to help reduce pain, and special aids such as therapy and surgeries to help maintain some…

Third grade, a year most of us don't recall. A year too inadequate for our young brains to recollect every moment in great detail -- especially when far more memorable events exist in life. Remarkably, I remember a simple day in third grade during recess. Simpe for other, but vital for me. The playground -- a heaven for my friends and I. While at least at that time it seemed like a heaven. Miles filled of perfect green, swings, basketball courts and geodesic domes. An abundances of kids…

Throat consists of antibiotics. Some people prefer to take oral antibiotics, while others prefer to have a shot, instead. This is the story about Allieanna’s adventure with Strep Throat. To begin with, Allieanna Norsteadt woke up with painful swallowing and said,” It’s nothing, mom doesn’t…

Description of Disease Gastro - Oesophageal Reflux Disease, or commonly known as GERD is a digestive disorder that occurs and affect the lower cardiac sphincter, the circular muscle that constricts and closes the passage way of the bolus (food). Gastro – Oesophageal means the lower oesophagus area and the upper stomach. Reflux means the backwash or return of a substance and in this case the return and backwash of stomach contents back up the oesophagus. During a normal digestion, the cardiac…

Motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a disease affecting the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. This disease most often occurs in people between the age of 40 and 70. According to the ALS association, military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS. The reason for this is unknown. Currently there is no treatment that can halt or reverse the effects of the disease. The only medication for treatment can extend life by a few months at best.…

$ Slightly raised lesions clustered together. $ Pain that is severe enough to cause eating or swallowing difficulties. $ Light bleeding when the lesions are scraped or rubbed. $ Redness and cracking in the corners of the mouth, especially with denture wearers. $ Feel as if food is getting stuck in your throat. Burning Mouth Syndrome Burning mouth…

ENT: No problems swallowing or decreased hearing. Cardiac: No chest pain, arrhythmia. History of hypertension. Respiratory: No cough or pneumonia. GU: No urinary incontinence or frequency voiding. GI: No constipation or diarrhea. Musculoskeletal: Pain in both knees…

Lungworm is any of the parasitic worms of the superfamily Metastrongyloidea (phylum Nematoda) that infest the lungs and air passages of a wide range of mammals such as cattle, llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, deer, donkeys, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, cats, rats, and even dolphins and whales (which are much less common). Humans are also susceptible to the disease from a variety of different hosts. However, the most common lungworm cases in humans appear to only be common in areas of the…