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Spaceflight could change how astronauts swallow, eat and drink in subtle ways

By Sundeep Venkatesan, Assistant Professor of Speech and Language Pathology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Imagine trying to swallow a sip of water while your face feels stuffed with congestion, your sense of taste is dulled and your body is floating 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth.

That scenario is part of everyday life for astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Spaceflight changes the human body in dramatic ways. Muscles…The Conversation


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