Aspiration (Swallowing): Causes, Treatment & Help
Aspiration or swallowing is the entry of a foreign body (food, liquid, objects) into the airway during inhalation. The elderly or those in need of care, as well as younger children, are at increased risk for aspiration in particular. What is aspiration? If foreign bodies enter the respiratory tract, a cough reflex is usually triggered, … Aspiration (Swallowing): Causes, Treatment & Help