Feeding and respiration

Olle Ekberg, Anna I. Hårdemark Cedborg, Katarina Bodén, Hanne Witt Hedström, Richard Kuylenstierna, Lars I. Eriksson, Eva Sundman

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Abstract

Coordination of breathing and swallowing is essential for normal bolus transportation through the pharynx and for protection of the airways. During passage of the bolus through the pharynx, respiration is interrupted. Normal swallowing occurs during the expiratory phase of breathing. Incoordination of the feeding respiratory pattern may lead to penetration of the bolus into the airways. This may cause choking, death, aspiration pneumonia, or chronic laryngitis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDysphagia
PublisherSpringer
Pages59-64
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Apr 13
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMedical Radiology
ISSN (Print)0942-5373
ISSN (Electronic)2197-4187

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Oto-rhino-laryngology

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