Tongue strength and swallowing dynamics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Background Swallowing disorders occur in COPD, but little is known about tongue strength and mastication. This is the first assessment in COPD of tongue strength and a test of mastication and swallowing solids (TOMASS). Methods Anterior tongue strength measures were obtained in 18 people with COPD,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2021-07-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/7/3/00192-2021.full |