Hi. Can anyone help woth advice for preventing aspiration pneumonia? Position ing in bed, etc?
I have, for years (having asthma) slept in a slightly propped up position with multiple pillows, and sometimes a pillow under my knees; when I sleep in a ‘flatter’ position I tend to cough more (saliva/nasal drip).
I always have meals at the table, never slouching in a chair/on the sofa. Being upright helps the whole swallowing/epiglotis movement work better.
I have trouble with solids, in particular things like meat and bread.
I eat in a most ladylike fashion with little bites of food, small amounts on fork or spoon, chewing carefully, making sure the first mouthful has cleared properly (with a sip of water if necessary) before tackling the next.
Watch out for conversation whilst eating too - guaranteed to catch you out.
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