Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, can be caused by a variety of conditions and diseases as there are approximately 50 muscles involved in swallowing. Dysphagia falls into two categories: oropharyngeal, which can be caused by neurological disorders, cancers, or pharyngeal diverticula; and esophageal, which may cause food to feel lodged in the throat or chest and can be due to esophageal weakness, narrowing, gastroesophageal reflux disease, tumors, or nerve/muscle dysfunction. Patients experiencing frequent difficulty swallowing or breathing, gurgling noises, regurgitation, or coughing while eating should consult an otolaryngologist for more information