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. 2018 Aug 29;13:2663–2671. doi: 10.2147/COPD.S165657

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Analysis of COPD metrics oral total scores on the MBSImP are associated with measures of hyperinflation.

Notes: Oral total scores are associated with measures of hyperinflation (A) and reflected in bolus preparation scores (B). Both oral and pharyngeal total scores are associated with measures of COPD severity including 6MWD (C) and SGRQ (D).

Abbreviations: RV/TLC, residual volume/total lung capacity; SGRQ, St Georges Respiratory Questionnaire; MBSImP, Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile.