Dysphagia means difficulty with chewing or swallowing food or liquid.  Below are some links to good resources regarding Dysphagia.

There are two types of Dysphagia:

1.  Esophageal dysphagia occurs when food/liquid stops in the esophagus. This type of dysphagia is most often occurs due to stomach acid (reflux) moving up the esophagus, which can lead to strictures forming in the esophagus.

2.  Oropharyngeal dysphagia involves difficulty moving food to the back of the mouth and starting the swallowing process.  This type of dysphagia can result from various nerve or brain disorders such as stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, cancer of the neck or throat, a blow to the brain or neck, or even dental disorders.

More commonly, EA/TEF patients tend to suffer from Esophageal dysphagia.