Celine Asbury1*, Richard F. Norem2
Achalasia is a rare esophageal motility disorder defined by absent peristalsis and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to relax. Lack of LES relaxation results in symptoms of dysphagia, weight loss, and regurgitation. Exact pathophysiology of the degeneration leading to achalasia is unclear, but autoimmune, viral, or inflammatory neurodegenerative processes are suspected. In this case, we present a 37-year-old male with a history of pneumonia related to pulmonary actinomycosis followed by symptoms of achalasia. The patient was managed by antibiotics and surgical intervention.