dysphagia key hx: character
solids or liquids vs both
dysphagia key hx: timing
progression
beginning/middle of swallow
dysphagia key hx: assoc sxs
constitutional sxs (esp WL) hoarseness drooling regurgitation of liquids vs undigested food odynophagia GERD sxs weakness focal neuro sxs cognitive decline Raynaud phenomenon
dysphagia key hx: soc hx
HIV RFs
smoking
dysphagia key hx: med hx
hx of anxiety
dysphagia key PE
VS HEENT heart lung abdominal skin (signs of systemic sclerosis/CREST)