A New Therapeutic Approach for Dystussia and Atussia in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Effect of Aerosolized Capsaicin on Peak Cough Flow

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader A New Therapeutic Approach for Dystussia and Atussia in Neurogenic Dysphagia: Effect of Aerosolized Capsaicin on Peak Cough Flow Via Dysphagia AbstractSwallowing and cough are crucial components of airway protection. In patients with neurogenic dysphagia (ND), there is a high prevalence of dystussia (impaired cough) and atussia (absence of cough). As a result, the ability to detect and remove aspirated material from the airway decreases, exacerbating the sequelae associated with ND, including aspiration pneumonia, a leading cause of mortality in ND. This controlled intervention study aimed to quantify the cough response to aerosolized capsaicin (AC) in patients with ND and assess the potential of AC as a therapeutic tool in treating ND-related dystussia and atussia. Furthermore, we propose a novel application method that enables AC treatment to be performed at home. Spirometry was used to measure peak cough flow (PCF) of voluntar... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.