President Obama denies North Korea can make a nuclear strike against the U.S. or its allies, claiming they cannot make a nuclear weapon miniaturized (small and lightweight enough) for missile delivery. The miniaturization myth never made sense technically and is contradicted by the defense community.
Causes of Esophageal Strictures. Esophagitis is the inflammation of the lining of the esophagus which often leads to swelling. Some of the common causes include chronic acid reflux (GERD / gastroesophageal reflux disease), infections or autoimmune causes (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Esophageal stricture is typically caused by scar tissue that develops as a result of the following: 1  Ingestion of damaging substances, such as household cleaning agents. 2  Treatment of esophageal varicesâenlarged veins in the esophagus.  Injuries caused by an endoscopeâa thin, lighted tube used to see inside the body.