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Dysphagia (swallowing issues) after intubation: What therapies work?
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My husband also had dysphasia after a 70+ day icu stay. He was intubated and extubated five times He had absolutely no airway protection and was on a feeding tube for months. He did throat exercises every day. Gradually his swallow improved. One year post the start of this nightmare he is eating normally.
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Can you share what type of exercises he did? My husband is still not eating 15 months after extubation and cancer treatment.
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@marilynckennedy, thank you for joining the community to share your husband's story. It brings hope to others. What persistence and dedication he (and you I suspect) to commit to doing the throat exercises daily for a whole year. It paid off. You both must be so relieved.
His being in ICU for over 70 days, with multiple intubations and much more, must've been very scary for you. How are you doing now that he seems to be out of the woods, so to speak? Have you had time for you to take everything in?