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Is It OK To Take Regular Drink While On Liquids In Hospital?

my dad is in the nursing home and can only have liquids with a thickener (nectar) due to the concern of choking or going into the lungs. If he had small sips of regular liquid would this be ok?If they forget the thickener he guzzles the liquid before they come back to put it in,and we thinks that is worse than taking little sips of regular drinks he enjoys
Wed, 30 Aug 2017
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Hi there,

I'd stick with whatever the speech therapist recommends. The thinner the liquid, the more chance of aspiration (choking he has). Sometimes, he just needs good rehab before he gets enough strength to go back to regular liquids. Without knowing his condition, it's difficult to say.

In summary, I'd recommend following the speech therapist or physician recommendations, and not give him liquids that aren't recommended. It may seem like they are being mean, but the staff is really looking out for his safety. I'd ask the speech therapist or physician about his prognosis when it comes to more regular liquids, and what exercises he can do to regain his swallowing strength back.

I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven't addressed your question adequately.
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Is It OK To Take Regular Drink While On Liquids In Hospital?

Hi there, I d stick with whatever the speech therapist recommends. The thinner the liquid, the more chance of aspiration (choking he has). Sometimes, he just needs good rehab before he gets enough strength to go back to regular liquids. Without knowing his condition, it s difficult to say. In summary, I d recommend following the speech therapist or physician recommendations, and not give him liquids that aren t recommended. It may seem like they are being mean, but the staff is really looking out for his safety. I d ask the speech therapist or physician about his prognosis when it comes to more regular liquids, and what exercises he can do to regain his swallowing strength back. I hope I have answered your questions. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions or if you feel I haven t addressed your question adequately.