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What Causes Aspiration Of Food Or Drink While Swallowing?
my husband had a bareum swallow test which showed he is aspirating on the third swallow,he had a eng? from a gi doc that showed no problems,a ENT did a scope down to his lrynix,no problems, he has a had a chrnic cough for a month and a half also,seen by an internalist.. but none of the DR have any idea what is causing the aspiration. any suggestions??
Wed, 17 Jan 2018
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I have evaluated your query in details .
* The aspiration of food or drink is in relation with mucosal irritation of
esophagus due to chronic cough .
* Needs intensive treatment of the cough to cover aspiration issue .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* The aspiration of food or drink is in relation with mucosal irritation of
esophagus due to chronic cough .
* Needs intensive treatment of the cough to cover aspiration issue .
Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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