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 …

Vagal sensory neurons constitute the major afferent supply to the airways and lungs.
Subsets of afferents are defined by their embryological origin, molecular profile …

Background Disorders of airway protection (cough and swallowing) are pervasive in
Parkinson's disease (PD) resulting in a high incidence of aspiration pneumonia and death …

Chronic cough is a common symptom that can be a daunting challenge for clinicians since
treatment of the underlying cause does not always provide adequate relief, an obvious …

BACKGROUND Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of death in people with Parkinson
disease (PD). The pathogenesis of these infections is largely attributed to the presence of …

Abstract Purpose Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD®) is an effective therapy for
phonation in Parkinson's Disease (PD) but little is known about any additional spread of …

Functional brain imaging in individuals with chronic cough demonstrates reduced activation
in cortical regions associated with voluntary cough suppression. Little is known about the …

Deficits of airway protection can have deleterious effects to health and quality of life.
Effective airway protection requires a continuum of behaviors including swallowing and …

Background Significant health issues and service delivery costs are associated with post-
stroke pneumonia related to dysphagia. Silent aspiration is known to increase pneumonia …

Purpose: Voluntary cough dysfunction is highly prevalent across multiple patient
populations. Voluntary cough has been utilized as a screening tool for swallowing safety …