Predictive Value of Cough Frequency in Addition to Aspiration Risk for Increased Risk of Pneumonia in Dysphagic Stroke Survivors: A Clinical Pilot Study
Background: Post-stroke dysphagia leads to increased risk of aspiration and subsequent higher risk of pneumonia. It is important to not only diagnose post-stroke dysphagia early but also to evaluate the protective mechanism that counteracts aspiration, i.e., primarily cough. The aim of this study wa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Brain Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/7/847 |