Diagnosis and Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Its Nutritional and Respiratory Complications in the Elderly
Figure 6
Diagrams showing the four steps of supraglottic swallow to protect the airway from aspiration. Commands for the patient are: (1) Take a deep breath, (2) Hold your breath, (3) Hold your breath while swallowing, (4) Cough immediately after you swallow.