Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPOct 26, 20211 minOculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD)Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD) is a rare genetic condition that causes weakness in the muscles around the upper eyelids and...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPOct 18, 20211 minModified Barium Swallow vs. EsophagramA Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) study is often referred to as a Videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), helps identify why you may be...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPOct 15, 20211 minWhat is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)?Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is difficulty in swallowing solid food (dysphagia) due to allergies. Specifically, the food becomes stuck...
Carinda Stout, MS CCC/SLPOct 12, 20211 minWhat is a Corkscrew Esophagus?Corkscrew esophagus is a condition that results from nerve damage and makes it difficult for the body to pass food and liquid to the...