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Patients with disordered oesophageal function can present with dysphagia or ‘heartburn’ or less specific symptoms such as chest pain or chronic cough. Age‐related changes in oesophageal motility are extensively documented but probably impact mainly on the very old. Classical oesophageal motility disorders like achalasia, while uncommon, can present particular challenges in the elderly. Gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is as prevalent as in the young, often presents atypically, and is more likely to be severe.