How can clinicians effectively approach dysphagia? This video presents a diagnostic algorithm to guide practice: • First, assess for odynophagia (pain on swallowing) to differentiate from true dysphagia (sensation of food getting stuck). • Next, determine if dysphagia is for solids or liquids. • If progressive to solids and associated with weight loss, consider malignancy. Heartburn suggests GERD. • Intermittent dysphagia to solids points to Schatzki's ring or eosinophilic esophagitis. • Liquid