Swallowing

During quiet inspiration the diaphragm and external intercostals contract. When the diaphragm contracts it moves down which increases the size of the thoracic cavity from top to bottom. When the external intercostals contracts it elevates the ribs which increases the size of the thoracic cavity from front to back and from side to side. During forced inspirations sternocleidomastoid, serratus anterior, and pectoralis minor contract. Lastly, during forced expiration the abdominal muscles and the…

Some people may never understand or know what it feels like to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but it is important to note what it is, how it affects an individual, what the treatment options are, and how individuals cope with this disease. Parkinson’s Disease is a disease involving the death of brain cells called neurons in which causes the movements of the body to become uncontrollable. In this paper, Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, secondary factors, population affected, causes,…

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Clinical Feature Polymyositis is one of a cluster of muscle diseases recognized as the inflammatory myopathies, which are categorized by chronic muscle inflammation convoyed by muscle weakness. Polymyositis is defined as is an uncommon connective tissue ailment. It is a kind of inflammatory myopathy, which is categorized by muscle swelling and weakness. The most obvious characteristic of polymyositis is feebleness of the skeletal muscles, which control movement. Causes To date, no reason of…

of nerves originate in the medulla oblongata (Duffy 2013), which is an area of damage for Susan. The glossopharyngeal nerve controls the posterior third of the tongue, part of the pharynx and the palate meaning it is important in the process of swallowing (Duffy 2013), which is starting to become affected in this client. Damage here would also explain the client’s presentation of slight hypernasality and occasional experience of water coming through her nose, as the palate sensation will be…

To start, the doctor may ask for a blood test. This will check for anemia from blood loss. An esophagram, which is what my patient had done, would be performed under fluoroscopy to see what happens to the esophagus and stomach during swallowing. A patient may undergo endoscopy, which is when a long, flexible tube with a light and a camera are passed down the throat to look for tears or inflammation. Lastly, there test called manometry in which a tube is inserted through the nose down into…

expressions. Mixed 8- Vestibulocochlear Nerve Controls hearing and balance Mixed, mainly motor 9- Glossopharyngeal Nerve Controls taste functioning. Takes information from sense organ, tongue, tonsil and pharynx. Controls muscle that are used in swallowing Mixed 10- Vagus Nerve Controls sensory, motor and automatic function s Mixed 11- Spinal Accessory Nerve Controls muscle related to head movement Mixed, mainly motor 12- Hypoglossal Nerve Controls tongue muscle Mixed, mainly motor…

on the palliative care team and has varying roles from patient to patient. They can consult with the patient, their family, or members of a home nursing staff (i.e., hospice) to give recommendations in the areas of “communication, cognition, and swallowing function.” Regarding communication the goal of the SLP is to provided the patient with the ability to make their own decisions, give them the option to communicate…

from damage to the nerve cells of the brain stem. Some of these nerves control the muscles for swallowing and for moving the eyes, tongue, face, and neck. The nerves that control breathing and the circulation of body fluids may also be affected. Some polio patients suffer new symptoms about 30 years or more after the initial attack. Respiratory poliomyelitis. Cause hard time in breathing or swallowing. Muscles in your lungs get weak and the person may need extra oxygen. People may end up finding…

Definition: Huntington’s disease is a brain disorder which affects human’s health and causes movements disorders, emotional problems and other symptoms (1). It is also known as an autosomal dominant disease, which means that disorder can be passed down through families and their children. So, if the parent has Huntington's disease, their children will have a chance of having the disease (2). However, people can have this disease at any time in their life even if they were healthy and had no…