thanks for answering we are scheduled for a check up this saturday but we think her difficulty in swallowing is caused by her smoking of more than 60 yrs my moms 83 yo now
thanks for answering we are scheduled for a check up this saturday but we think her difficulty in swallowing is caused by her smoking of more than 60 yrs my moms 83 yo now
thanks for answering we are scheduled for a check up this saturday but we think her difficulty in swallowing is caused by her smoking of more than 60 yrs my moms 83 yo now
Has the doctor determined a cause? Swallowing difficulty caused by pain is different than that caused by loss of the muscle coordination needed to swallow (dysphagia). If it is pain there may be ways to relieve it, if dysphagia she may need an altered diet like pureed foods.
In any case start with normal soft foods: skyr or greek yogurt, custards can be savoury like quiche or sweet, hearty soups can be homogenized with a stick blender, ice cream, polenta, mashed potatoes with lots of butter or gravy or cheese sauce, oatmeal, perhaps well cooked pasta or risotto, and don't forget beverages like smoothies, high fat lattes or cappuccinos, hot chocolate...
thanks for answering we are scheduled for a check up this saturday but we think her difficulty in swallowing is caused by her smoking of more than 60 yrs my moms 83 yo now, she is not complaining of any pain and yes we are giving her soft and mashed foods .
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In any case start with normal soft foods: skyr or greek yogurt, custards can be savoury like quiche or sweet, hearty soups can be homogenized with a stick blender, ice cream, polenta, mashed potatoes with lots of butter or gravy or cheese sauce, oatmeal, perhaps well cooked pasta or risotto, and don't forget beverages like smoothies, high fat lattes or cappuccinos, hot chocolate...