Dysphagia

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• GuidelinesOdynophagia - Paediatric Palliative CareDescription General and supportive measures Medication and treatment ICD-10 code: R13 DESCRIPTION Pain that arises from the oropharynx and/or pain with swallowing. Not only does it lead to irritability and discomfort but can affect intake of feeds and medication. May be an unrecognised source of pain in neurologically impaired non-verbal children. GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Perform a t