Handout

Pulmonary Conditions and Pediatric Swallowing Difficulties

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Population:

Pediatric

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Feeding and Swallowing

References:

Scarpel, R. D. A., Nóbrega, A. C., Pinho, P., de Almeida Menezes, I. T., & Souza-Machado, A. (2021). Oropharyngeal swallowing dynamic findings in people with asthma. Dysphagia, 36, 541-550.
Bush, A. (2008). COPD: a pediatric disease. COPD: Journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 5(1), 53-67.
Baraldi, E., & Filippone, M. (2007). Chronic lung disease after premature birth. New England Journal of Medicine, 357(19), 1946-1955.

For when coughing, wheezing, and swallowing symptoms start to blur together. This helps you sort out what’s respiratory versus dysphagia so your recommendations are actually accurate. Video on how to use this resource:. This printable handout is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Feeding and Swallowing. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

What swallowing impairments are associated with pediatric asthma?
How do pulmonary conditions impact swallowing in pediatric patients?
How can I differentiate aspiration signs from respiratory symptoms in children?

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