Tongue strength and swallowing dynamics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Isabella EpiuSimon C GandeviaClaire L Boswell-RuysEmma WallaceJane E ButlerAnna L Hudson

Published in: ERJ open research (2021)

Dysphagia in stable COPD is not due to impaired anterior tongue strength, but rather swallowing-breathing discoordination. To address dysphagia, aspiration and acute exacerbations in COPD, therapeutic targets to improve swallowing dynamics could be investigated further.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
liver failure
cystic fibrosis
respiratory failure
ultrasound guided
drug induced
atomic force microscopy
intensive care unit
aortic dissection
high speed