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Throat Cancer Advice From A Survivor-How to Swallow Liquids Without Choking or Coughing Aspiration

wbcgaruss
wbcgaruss CSN Member Posts: 2,588 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Do you cough and choke every time you try to swallow liquids? So did I! Here are a couple of tips to prevent it. Aspirating liquids into your lungs is dangerous, especially as we get older.
Here is a simple way to prevent aspirating liquid into your lungs when drinking liquids, especially thin liquids like water.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt30jc_BzxM

Take Care, God Bless

Russ

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  • MarineE5
    MarineE5 CSN Member Posts: 1,039 Member
    #2

    Russ,

    Thank you for the video, very good reminders of what we need to do and often times forget.

    My Best to You and Everyone Here

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  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss CSN Member Posts: 2,588 Member
    #3

    Agreed Marine, reminders are good, thanks for weighing in.

    Take Care God Bless

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  • SueBee2011
    SueBee2011 CSN Member Posts: 10 Member
    #4

    Thanks! I have choked so many times, I literally cannot breathe and gasp for air. The other morning after taking a drink of water, I thought I was going to die. I just couldn't breathe for a for a few seconds, but it seemed like a long time and I was so scared. Your video all makes sense to me and I'm sure it will help!

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  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss CSN Member Posts: 2,588 Member
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    SueBee2011, you are so welcome, I hope it makes all the difference in the world to ya.

    Take Care, God Bless

    Wishing You The Best

    Russ

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