Journal Reviews

Instrument assessment preferable over standard beside swallow to determine prevalence of aspiration

1 May 2019 | | Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | aspiration, cough, diet modification, dysphagia, endoscopy, viscosity

Aspiration does not trigger the protective cough response in some patients. The patient’s response may vary according to fluid viscosities and volume. The authors of this prospective study investigated the prevalence of aspiration and response to aspiration of different viscosities...