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Chronic signs of aspiration

Coughing/choking
Gagging
Apnoea/shortness of breath/change in respiratory status
Wet/gargly voice
Change in colour
Residue in mouth
Weight loss
Recurrent chest infections particularly right lung-based
Refusal to eat or drink
Autonomic stress signals (examples)
- Sighing
- Yawning
- Sneezing
- Sweating
- Hiccups
- Tears