In fact, the reflexive component of swallowing is often preserved to various degrees in patients with PVS (cf. Cole G, Cowie VA. Clin Neuropathol. 1987;6:104-9.)
That's a quote from a supporter of MS. And since your literacy is clearly challenged, I'll point out that the statement includes a citation from the literature. As for swallowing her own saliva, the following filed affidavits attesting that she did so:
Not to mention the fact that you yourself admit that she was swallowing her saliva. There is only one way to swallow one's saliva, and that is by means of the pharyngeal reflex. The reflex was therefore present. That's not a matter for banter; it's an elementary fact.
I couldn't care less how many patients with PVS can swallow and to what degree. Terri couldn't, as confirmed by the tests run on her.
"As for swallowing her own saliva, the following filed affidavits attesting that she did so:"
Save them. I never denied that she could swallow saliva.
"There is only one way to swallow one's saliva, and that is by means of the pharyngeal reflex."
And the only way to move your lower leg is to tap the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer. Go away with your "if she could swallow saliva, she could eat a T-bone steak" argument. You bore me.