Chronic cough is globally prevalent across all age groups. This disorder is challenging to
treat because many pulmonary and extrapulmonary conditions can present with chronic …

The oral cavity (mouth) has various microbial habitats, including, teeth, gingival sulcus,
gingiva, tongue, inner cheek, hard palate, and soft palate. The human oral cavity houses the …

Pneumonia is a major cause of death in older people, and the number of such deaths is
increasing. Present guidelines for pneumonia management are based on a pathogen …

Abstract The Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) is used worldwide to screen people
quickly and easily at high risk for swallowing disorders. However, the best EAT-10 cutoff …

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled
prevalence of dysphagia in older adults, subgrouping by recruitment settings and varying …

Reductions in muscle mass and strength are well known complications of advancing age. All
muscles of the body are affected, including those critical to chewing and swallowing. A …

We evaluated the effect of gefapixant on cough reflex sensitivity to evoked tussive challenge.
In this phase 2, double-blind, two-period study, patients with chronic cough (CC) and healthy …

It is well documented that the respiratory rate is the least accurately recorded vital sign.
Despite nurses consistently confirming that they understand the physiological importance of …

Background aspiration pneumonia increases hospitalisation and mortality of older people in
residential aged care. Objectives determine potentially pathogenic microorganisms in oral …

Background Repetition of the onset of aspiration pneumonia in aged patients is common
and causes chronic inflammation. The inflammation induces proinflammatory cytokine …