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How to Prevent Acid Reflux and Aspiration
Dr. Gwen A. Huitt, an infectious disease doctor with a special interest in mycobacteria and cystic fibrosis, recently shared information with our community about what aspiration is and how it’s dangerous to people with cystic fibrosis:
“Aspiration is defined as any liquid, substance, or foreign body that gains access (below the vocal cords) to the airways,” Dr. Huitt said. “The dangers of aspiration for CF or non-CF patients are that you are sending not only germs such as pseudomonas or non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) into the airway that contribute to infection, but also that digestive enzymes and acids cause significant inflammation in the airways.”
Fortunately, Dr. Gwen has some tips to help prevent aspiration. Click here to find out what they are.
Have you ever experienced aspiration that led to infection or inflammation in your airways? Do you think these tips will help you prevent this from happening in the future?
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