Tejera, 37, died on Dec. 23 from "asphyxia due to obstruction of airway by food bolus complicating acute alcohol intoxication," a spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical ...

Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. It occurs when there is a disruption in one or more stages of the swallowing process, leading to challenges in swallowing food, liquids, and saliva safely.

Food bolus impaction: Food bolus impaction refers to a condition where a mass of food, in this case, swollen chia seeds, ...

Dysphagia — difficulty swallowing food — is common in EoE. It can be uncomfortable and even cause food to become impacted (stuck). Learn ways to help food go down easily.