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Hello from an OLD GUY dealing with Dysphagia for the past 24 years.
You're right, there is no cure. Do the speech exercises, they help.
I'm 81 now and in Hospice. My days are numbered. I get Pneumonia often and
it will kill me. As for your coughing, Deep Breathing Exercising Will Fix That.
When you do them, be sure to practice HOLDING YOUR BREATH. That is a
big help in eliminating the cough. I made it for 24 years. Screw the feeding
tube. Awful, had it pulled out. I've been on a liquid diet for all those 24 years.
You will get used to it. Main meal is blender food around noon and various
blended soups for dinner. GOOD LUCK ! You Can Do It