Patient was educated on measures to improve safety during swallowing and prevent episodes of aspiration as follows: Avoid foods that are extremely sticky, such as, caramel, sticky rice, gum, and toffee, to prevent the food sticking to the surfaces in the mouth and resulting in aspiration after the meal. Avoid foods that are stringy, such as, noodles to reduce risk of aspiration. Avoid serving foods that are too hot or too cold for individuals with [...]

Patient was educated on measures to improve safety during swallowing and prevent episodes of aspiration as follows: Schedule at least 45 minutes to an hour for a meal, which gives time for thorough chewing and allows safe swallow. In individuals with stroke and hemiplegia, place food into the side of the mouth with stronger muscles, to prevent aspiration of food into airway and facilitate an easy swallow. Always check for any food particles that are [...]

Patient was educated on measures to improve safety during swallowing and prevent episodes of aspiration as follows: Maintain an erect and upright posture while eating or drinking. This will straighten the passage for food and will prevent any compromise during the act of swallowing. Avoid talking at the dining table. Minimizing conversation and distractions at dining table can help focus on swallowing. Take small bites, only of size that allow a comfortable swallow and are [...]

Patient was educated on measures to prevent aspiration and improve swallow safety as follows: Swallowing difficulty with risk for aspiration is a common finding in the senior age group. Individuals can present with dysphagia, secondary to various conditions, such as, diminishing muscle tone, stroke involving the muscles of the pharynx and esophagus, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. Care must be exercised in this group of population to prevent aspiration of food and liquids into the [...]

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