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Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour

Thickening Powders and Thickened Fluids: Suppliers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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List of suppliers for both thickened fluids and thickening powders. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

Dysphagia Easy to Chew (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes what dysphagia is, identifies what foods are safest, how to make swallowing easier, foods to choose and foods to avoid. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Dysphagia Minced Diet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes what dysphagia is, identifies what foods are safest, how to make swallowing easier, foods to choose and foods to avoid. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Dysphagia Puree Diet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes what dysphagia is, identifies what foods are safest, how to make swallowing easier, foods to choose and foods to avoid. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Foods to Avoid When Having Trouble Swallowing - Dysphagia Regular (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Lists foods in these groups: foods that are dry, sticky, or stringy; foods that have a mixed consistency; foods that have a mixed texture; and foods that do not hold together (non-cohesive). (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Thickened Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes what dysphagia is, identifies which fluid thickness is safest, and how to thicken fluids. The dietitian provides the amount of thickened fluids needed each day.(Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Using Foods to Thicken Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Describes how to make thickened fluids using common foods. Includes recipes using natural thickeners so they are either nectar thick, honey thick, or pudding thick. (Given in consultation with a dietitian) (English) Colour

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Create Opportunities for Your Child to Communicate (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Children are more likely to communicate when there is a reason to communicate. You can create opportunities by using communication temptations. The key is that you should wait for your child to tell you or show you what they want. Then, when you respond, your child will learn that communication works! (English) Colour

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Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public

The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White