Many bronchiectasis centers do swallow testing. They administer thin liquid, puree, and pudding and observe under fluoroscope how well you swallow. Just like we want to prevent reflux and nasal discharge from making its way into the lungs, we also want to make sure poor swallowing doesn't cause an issue. My tests were normal but I still did a series of swallowing exercises with a speech pathology. They were surprisingly difficult!

Linda Esposito