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).
An esophageal stricture is a narrowing of your esophagus. Inflammation or damage to your esophagus may cause scar tissue that leads to narrowing. 1  Long-term acid reflux.  Birth defects, such as stenosis (narrowing) or diverticulosis (pouches)