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New KDA Poster Registered: 10 January 2006
Posts: 5
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Andy loves to go out and eat but his swalling has gotten more often and is very hard on everyone when it happens when we are eating out.
So looks like we won't be eating out anymore. it makes me feel sad. |
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Bronze Member Registered: 28 September 2005
Posts: 105
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I can understand the situation and concern. There is swallowing exercises that I have been practicing for about six months. They seem to help me quite a bit. I haven't had a serious problem in several months now. Have him give it a shot. It can't hurt. The link to it is: http://www.kennedysdisease.org/disc_tips_throat.html. Have him start with a few and progress from there. I highly recommend the one where you stick out your tongue and close your teeth on it and then swallow ten times. It is difficult at first, but becomes easier with practice.
Also, smaller bits, more chewing, and no talking while eating also helps. Good luck. |
New KDA Poster![]() Location: AZ
Registered: 31 March 2006
Posts: 5
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I think this exercise is a great idea for our husbands to start before swallowing becomes an issue. My husband has trouble chewing his food. He doesn't eat near as much as he used to as he gets tired. He chokes a lot at night and is getting a lot of flem or something in his throat at night. The Dr at MDA said he can't choke to death on his own saliva, as if he were to pass out, his muscles would eventually relax and he would breath. - Lois
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