Repetitive saliva swallowing test and water swallowing test may identify a COPD phenotype at high risk of exacerbation

ConclusionsCompared to the SSPT, RSST and WST may be more appropriate screening methods in patients with COPD. A prospective study is necessary for further assessment.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - February 28, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Yuki Yoshimatsu, Kazunori Tobino, Takuto Sueyasu, Saori Nishizawa, Yuki Goto, Kojin Murakami, Miyuki Munechika, Kohei Yoshimine, Hiroyuki Miyajima Tags: Original Article Source Type: research