A member asked:

My father had stroke 2 months back and is slowly recovering. he has coordination problem on his right of his body. advice me to teach him to swallow. ?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Stroke,swallow: A difficult issue that needs much detail regarding the site/type of brain injury ;will need a trained speech therapist to help re train deglutition; meantime airway protection is vital to safeguard against aspiration pneumonia risk ,a feed tube may be necessary ;consult with local neurology services.

Answered 9/16/2015

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