The Effects of Imidapril Hydrochloride on Aspiration and Velopharyngeal Regurgitation
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Aspiration is the main cause of pneumonia in the elderly, especially in those with cerebrovascular disease. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are known to prevent aspiration, especially in Asian populations, and their suggested mechanism of action involves the promotion of the release of substance P from the glossopharyngeal and vagal nerves, resulting in an improvement in impaired swallowing processes and the cough reflex.
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