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Does Dementia Lead To Coughing Spells And Stroke?

If a person has been diagnosed with dementia-possibly Alzheimers, is it possible to have coughing spells for days ? Where is the coughing stimulus found in the brain? Also is it possible for an stroke to develop with this issue involving the right side-slight manifectation?
Fri, 31 Mar 2017
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Cough is not related to dementia. It is possible that patient is aspirating, due to apraxia (which can affect swallowing). Also, dementia does not lead to stroke.
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Does Dementia Lead To Coughing Spells And Stroke?

Cough is not related to dementia. It is possible that patient is aspirating, due to apraxia (which can affect swallowing). Also, dementia does not lead to stroke.