Creator: Dr. Kaushik Bharati
Keywords: achalasia, esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardia, cardiospasm, achalasia glossary, glossary for achalasia

Written by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London)
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 15, 2018

Glossary

Aspiration: A condition in which food, liquids, saliva or vomit is inhaled into the respiratory tract.

Barrett’s Esophagus: Damage to the lower portion of the esophagus.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): A digestive disease in which stomach acid or bile goes backwards into the food pipe and causes irritation.

Pneumonia: Infection that causes inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may become filled with fluid.

Published on Jun 11, 2018
Last Updated on Jun 15, 2018

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