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).
Esophagitis (UK: Oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a muscular tube from the pharynx to the stomach through which food and drinks pass.Esophagitis damages esophagus tissue. Patients may experience problems swallowing, as well as chest pains (heartburn).It is much more common in adults than in children. Some medications-known as drug-induced esophagitis-if in contact with the esophagus lining for too long, some oral medications can cause inflammation. 2  This can happen if an oral medication is swallowed without washing it down with enough water. 3  Residue from the tablet, pill or capsule may stay in the esophagus.