My dad has a throat condition that makes it difficult for him to swallow. This became a problem a few weeks ago when I had to do the Heimlich maneuver on him. He's supposed to be going in for surgery to repair the damage in his throat (that's causing the problem), but my mom's not strong enough to do the Heimlich on him, and I don't think leaning on a chair would have worked.
I heard about a "portable suction machine" that some ALS patients use who have swallowing issues. Does such a machine exist, how much are they, and where do I find them?
Thanks!
2006-07-17
07:47:08
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Brian T
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