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4/11/20131 Speech Pathology and Respiratory CareApril 11, 2013By Angela Parcaro-Tucker, MA, CCC-SLP, LSVT How can Speech Therapy help?12 Respiratory Compromise and SwallowingSwallowing is a complex sequence of carefully timed oropharyngeal executions. A breakdown in any level of oropharyngealfunction may compromise a person s airway and Respiratory function. Penetration of airway: Food/liquid enters the laryngeal vestibule, but does not travel inferiorly below the vocal folds Aspiration: Food/liquid passes below the level of the vocal folds4/11/20132 Red Flags for AspirationInability to handle own secretions is a 100% indicator of aspiration.
4/11/2013 1 Speech Pathology and Respiratory Care April 11, 2013 By Angela Parcaro-Tucker, MA, CCC-SLP, LSVT® How can Speech Therapy help? 1 2 Respiratory Compromise and Swallowing
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