The Respiratory Defense System
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RespiratoryReferences:
- Lee, A. S., & Ryu, J. H. (2018, June). Aspiration pneumonia and related syndromes. In Mayo Clinic Proceedings (Vol. 93, No. 6, pp. 752-762). Elsevier.
- Kollmeier, B. R., & Keenaghan, M. (2017). Aspiration risk.
- Ficke, B., Rajasurya, V., Sanghavi, D., & Cascella, M. (2020). Chronic Aspiration.
This handout explains how the lungs have a natural protection system to remove unwanted particles from the nasal cavity and lungs. This printable handout is for occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Respiratory. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I explain aspiration risk and pneumonia to patients?
- How does the respiratory system protect against aspiration?
- What happens when airway protection mechanisms fail during swallowing?
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