Differences in cough strength, respiratory function, and physical performance in older adults with and without low swallowing function in the repetitive saliva swallowing test

Conclusion] These preliminary results suggest that community-dwelling ambulatory older adults with low swallowing function in RSST might have lower cough and respiratory muscle strength, even if they have relatively preserved lung function and physical performance.PMID:38694018 | PMC:PMC11060758 | DOI:10.1589/jpts.36.273
Source: Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research