Respiratory-swallow patterning and oropharyngeal swallowing impairment in patients undergoing evaluation for lung transplant.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although swallowing impairment is prevalent following lung transplantation, baseline respiratory and swallowing characteristics are often overlooked. Respiratory disease processes may predispose lung transplant candidates to altered respiratory-swallow patterning and swallowing impairment.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included patients referred for a Modified Barium Swallow Study during lung transplant evaluation. Swallowing impairment was measured using the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile and Penetration-Aspiration Scale. Respiratory plethysmographic signals synchronized with videofluoroscopy were analyzed to determine phase patterning, pause duration, and rate. Mixed-effects logistic regression was used to identify linkages between respiratory a

SUBMITTER: Graham K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11484915 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature