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trouble swallowing saliva
by hurlrox123, Mar 18, 2007 12:00AM
what medicines are available to treat when a stroke victim has trouble swallowing saliva....there seems to be an excess of it and sometimes its thick and chokes her. We need something to dry it up. thanks
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Member Comments (2)
by caregiver222, Mar 19, 2007 12:00AM
On a temporary basis your physician has several drug options to reduce saliva. You are correct in worrying about the potential for the saliva compromising the airway. The worst thing is that the cough reflex, which would normally clear the trachea, may be absent. They have an electircal stimulation device, available under the supervision of s stroke/swallowing specialist, that has has some success in the studies. You need to get a consult with an M.D. who is a specialist in swallowing disorders. I have several suggestions to develop that reflex, but instead of following those as a first choice an M.D. swallow specialist consult is in order as of yesterday.
by Tressa999, Apr 29, 2007 12:00AM
To: caretaker
Hi, Caretaker. What are your suggestions for developing that reflex? My husband doesn't choke on saliva or have trouble eating, but his swallowing isn't as efficient as it was before his fall. Sometimes saliva or even a bit of chewed up food drips from his mouth. (Actually, he didn't drool after his stroke, only after the fall.)
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