What clinical finding would suggest an esophageal cause of a client's report of dysphagia?

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Two types of pain occur in the esophagus: (1)heartburn (also called pyrosis)and (2)pain located in the middle of the chest,which may mimic the pain of angina pectoris.Heartburn is caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus and is a substernal burning sensation that may radiate to the neck or throat.A person experiencing pharyngeal contractions may cough and expel the ingested food or fluids through their mouth and nose or aspirate when they attempt to swallow.Airway obstruction with swallowing would be an oropharyngeal cause of dysphagia.A person experiencing pharyngeal contractions may cough and expel the ingested food or fluids through his or her mouth and nose or aspirate when he or she attempts to swallow.

What Clinical Finding Would Suggest an Esophageal Cause of a Client's