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What Can Cause Difficulty To Swallow And Breath?

my 85 year old mum has developed symptoms of unalbe to swallow followed by unable to breath.
had xrays, throat camera, bariu;m, blood tests they cannot find anything........what could this be..she is currently in the hospital the last 5 days and still cannot swallow............any ideas no matter how far out please can you help me?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. The symptoms appear to be more psychological than physical.
2. Medication interaction affecting cognition or stress related behavioral change needs evaluation.
3. At present Ryle tube feeding would be necessary. Later on, as nutrition improves, symptoms could improve. Oxygen saturation needs to be followed up closely. More clinical details and laboratory reports needed for further opinion.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Can Cause Difficulty To Swallow And Breath?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. The symptoms appear to be more psychological than physical. 2. Medication interaction affecting cognition or stress related behavioral change needs evaluation. 3. At present Ryle tube feeding would be necessary. Later on, as nutrition improves, symptoms could improve. Oxygen saturation needs to be followed up closely. More clinical details and laboratory reports needed for further opinion. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.