Swallowing Disorder and Inhibition of Cough Reflex Induced by Atropine Sulfate in Conscious Dogs

• Main Authors: Tadashi Tsubouchi (Author), Shinji Tsujimoto (Author), Shinichi Sugimoto (Author), Yasunori Katsura (Author), Terumasa Mino (Author), Takaki Seki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In this study, the effects of atropine sulfate (atropine) on swallowing and cough reflex were evaluated in the two experimental models in conscious dogs. To evaluate the effects of atropine on swallowing, 1 mL of marker (contrast medium) was injected into the pharynx under X-ray exposure to induce s...