Background The precise coordination between breathing and swallowing is an important
mechanism to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Factors that alter breathing patterns and …

BACKGROUND: oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease. PURPOSE: patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be …

Introduction The literature presents studies correlating chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease to dysphagia and suggesting that the aspiration laryngeal phenomenon related to …

The recent European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Meeting in London (September,
2016) has seen the beginning of a collaboration between the ERS and the European …

Swallowing is a complex biomechanical process synchronized with breathing to protect the
airway. However, this finely tuned process may not work well in older individuals and in …

Individuals with neurodisability and dysphagia often aspirate food because of
oropharyngeal impairments and poor control of respiration. This study explored the …

Objectives The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize and qualitatively
analyze published evidence elucidating the prevalence of dysphagia and detail alterations …

Rationale: Swallowing during inspiration and swallowing immediately followed by
inspiration increase the chances of aspiration and may cause disease exacerbation …

Background COPD is a common problem associated with morbidity and mortality. COPD
may also affect the dynamics and coordination of functions such as swallowing. A …

Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) have been recognized by the WHO as a medical
disability associated with increased morbidity, mortality and costs of care. With increasing …