In a definition essay, you explain the meaning of a certain term by giving a detailed description of it, and support your definition with clear examples or facts. Such explanations are needed if a term is special, abstract, disputed or does not have a common meaning.
Dysphagia has many possible causes and happens most frequently in older adults. Any condition that weakens or damages the muscles and nerves used for swallowing may cause dysphagia. For example, people with diseases of the nervous system, such as cerebral palsy or Parkinsonâs disease, often have problems swallowing.
The cause of death. was identified in eight and in all cases was because of the respiratory. complications of aspiration. Conclusions: Dysphagia is a progressive condition in patients with. inclusion body myositis and often leads to death from aspiration pneumo-. nia. Treatment targeting cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction, such as the. Mendelsohn maneuver, will benefit from further investigation.