ArticleERJ open research2021
Swallowing dysfunction in patients hospitalised due to a COPD exacerbation.
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- The Prevalence of Infection and Sepsis Associated Dysphagia in Hospitalised Patients: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- The relationship between swallowing function and clinical parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
- The association between dysphagia and the risk of acute exacerbation of COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis.ERJ open research · 2026Article
- Risk factors for dysphagia in elderly patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Cost effectiveness of a novel swallowing and respiratory sensation assessment and a modelled intervention to reduce acute exacerbations of COPD.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025Article
- Study on predictive models for swallowing risk in patients with AECOPD.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2024Article
- Oropharyngeal swallowing physiology and safety in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: a consecutive descriptive case series.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2022Article
- Swallowing dysfunction in patients hospitalised due to a COPD exacerbation: correspondence.ERJ open research · 2021Article
- Swallowing dysfunction in patients hospitalised due to a COPD exacerbation.ERJ open research · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence of self-reported and clinically screened swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) in COPD patients with severe exacerbations and to identify any associated factors. Findings were then compared to a control group.
methodsParticipants included 30 patients hospitalised due to a COPD exacerbation. The control group consisted of 30 adults hospitalised with acute cardiac symptoms. Data were derived from spirometry, the 150 mL timed water swallow test, a cookie swallow test and a dyspnoea questionnaire (modified Medical Research Council (mMRC)). Scores from the 10-item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10) were calculated to assess patient perception of swallowing dysfunction.
resultsSelf-reported swallowing dysfunction and clinical signs thereof were more common in COPD patients than in the control group (67%
conclusionCOPD patients hospitalised with an acute exacerbation experienced significantly more self-reported and clinically screened swallowing dysfunction compared to a control group of patients with cardiac symptoms. Both patient groups experienced dyspnoea, but it was twice as common in the group with acute exacerbation of COPD. Both groups also experienced xerostomia.
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