DYSPHAGIA DIET


Maintain an upright position (as near 90 degrees as possible) whenever eating or drinking.
Take small bites -- only 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time.
Eat slowly. It may also help to eat only one food at a time.
Avoid talking while eating.
When one side of the mouth is weak, place food into the stronger side of the mouth. At the end of the meal, check the inside of the cheek for any food that may have been pocketed.
Try turning the head down, tucking the chin to the chest, and bending the body forward when swallowing.
Do not mix solid foods and liquids in the same mouthful.
Following each meal, sit in an upright position (90 degree angle) for 30 to 45 minutes