title: Relationship between Dysphagia and Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Literature Review.
abstract: Introduction The literature presents studies correlating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to dysphagia and suggesting that the aspiration laryngeal phenomenon related to changes in the pharyngeal phase contributes significantly to the exacerbation of symptoms of lung disease. Objectives This study aimed to conduct a literature review to identify the relation between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Data Synthesis We found 21 studies and included 19 in this review. The few studies that related to the subject agreed that the presence of dysphagia, due to lack of coordination between swallowing and breathing, may be one of the triggering factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation. Conclusions The review noted that there is a relationship between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, identified by studies demonstrating that the difficulties associated with swallowing may lead to exacerbation of the disease. There was difficulty in comparing studies by their methodological differences. More research is needed to clarify the relationship between dysphagia and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, making it possible to develop multiprofessional treatment strategies for these patients, catered to specific needs due to the systemic manifestations of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Post-Graduation Student, Department of Speech Therapy, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Steidl
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carla Simone
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Ribeiro
authors.affiliation: Post-Graduation Student, Department of Speech Therapy, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Bruna Franciele
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Gonçalves
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech Therapy, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Natália
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.affiliation: Department of Physiotherapy, Centro Universitário Franciscano, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Vívian
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Antunes
authors.affiliation: Department of Speech Therapy, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil.
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mancopes
keywords: deglutition; deglutition disorders; pulmonary disease