Stroke: Tips for Swallowing
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Which Side of Mouth to Use:
 Left
Right
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Your speech therapist will put you on a special diet to help make swallowing safer and easier. Your diet will change as your swallowing improves. Follow the swallowing guide below. Your speech therapist will check off the boxes that apply to you.
Guide for Swallowing
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Solids
None
Puréed
Soft
Regular
Other _________________
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Liquids
None by mouth
Ultra thick
Thick
Thin
Other _________________
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Medications
None by mouth
Crushed tablet
Liquid form only
With food
With water
Other _________________
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 Body Posture
Sit up straight (90 degrees)
Recline ______ degrees
Face forward
Remain upright ______ minutes after a meal
Other _________________
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 Technique
Turn head left/right
Tuck chin for each swallow
Tuck chin for ___________
2 swallows/double swallow
Alternate liquids and solids
Other _________________
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Date Last Reviewed:
1/15/2007
Date Last Modified:
8/14/2003