Table I.
Results of the DYSPHAGIA limit and the swallowing screening test in Kennedy patients and healthy controls
| No. | Dysphagia limit (ml) | Volume per swallow (ml) | Duration per swallow (s) | Capacity (ml/s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy patients | ||||
| K1 | 20 | 25.00 | 0.95 | 26.41 |
| K2 | 20 | 15.00 | 2.70 | 5.56 |
| K3 | 20 | 16.67 | 1.44 | 11.58 |
| K4 | 20 | 50.00 | 4.30 | 11.63 |
| K5 | 20 | 21.43 | 0.79 | 27.13 |
| K6 | 20 | 30.00 | 1.26 | 23.81 |
| K7 | 20 | 25.00 | 1.48 | 16.89 |
| K8 | 15 | 13.64 | 2.15 | 6.34 |
| Mean | 19.38 | 24.59 | 1.88 | 13.06 |
| Healthy controls | ||||
| C1 | 20 | 21.43 | 1.14 | 18.79 |
| C2 | 20 | 15.00 | 0.98 | 15.31 |
| C3 | 20 | 25.00 | 0.78 | 31.65 |
| C4 | 20 | 18.75 | 0.98 | 19.13 |
| C5 | 20 | 16.67 | 0.79 | 21.10 |
| C6 | 20 | 50.00 | 1.90 | 26.32 |
| C7 | 20 | 25.00 | 1.25 | 20.00 |
| C8 | 20 | 25.00 | 0.92 | 27.17 |
| Mean | 20 | 24.61 | 1.09 | 22.50 |