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[Dysphagia] Interesting case...
Hyperinflated lungs (secondary to COPD) affecting the internal pressures
of the oesophagus and worsening with exercise? Oesophagus is normally
lower pressure than the pharynx, if this is changing to higher pressure
with compression of the lungs, perhaps this is causing air to be
"sucked" into the oesophagus ? Just a thought....
Claire
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From: dysphagia-bounces at dysphagia.com
[mailto:dysphagia-bounces at dysphagia.com] On Behalf Of Deanna Rolfe
Sent: Wednesday, 6 June 2007 8:14 AM
To: dysphagia at b9.com
Subject: [Dysphagia] Interesting case...
Hi All,
a physiotherapist from a pulmonary rehab group has asked me about a
patient. I have very limited details about medical history/medications
etc...
gentleman in about his 60's with COPD...when he does moderate to high
intensity exercise (as is required in the group) reports that he feels
like he is swallowing/gulping air, then has pain in his chest, and then
a significant amount of burping.
That's all the info I have, sorry. I haven't seen him...it was just a
question and I've never seen this before.
Has anyone seen this before? Any ideas on the cause? Anything SP can do
to help? Anybody else who could help?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated by the gentleman, I'm sure.
Thanks in advance,
Deanna
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