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[Dysphagia] cough reflex
A radiologist once told me that when aspirated
material reaches the corina (not sure of spelling -
where the trachea bifurcates into the bronchial
tubes)it will elicit a cough. This would explain the
delayed cough I often see in Pt's who don't have
immediate cough reflexes. I've never heard this
discussed in SLP circles, though. Anyone out there
know if this is accurate information? Thanks!
Laurie Slovarp
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