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86 year old male was discharged after 1 day of intubation due to stridor. after 5 days readmitted due to coughing up blood. ct of chest, throat found endema or swelling. endoscopy came negative. now modified barium swallow test any opinion?
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This is a complicated case to consider via an internet forum There is lots of information that needs to arrange your concerns I suggest finding a doctor who can review the records and perform an in-person examination
Answered 10/30/2021
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A swallow evaluation makes sense in above context as microaspiration is always possible and possibly causing the protracted cough. A modified consistency diet may be recommended in case aspiration is suggested by the barium swallow test.
Answered 10/31/2021
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