Why shouldn’t patients with dysphagia use straws?

A straw can deliver liquid quickly and in a larger, less controlled stream, making it harder for someone with dysphagia to coordinate swallowing safely. If liquid enters the throat too fast, it can go toward the airway and cause choking; therefore, the best answer is “Straws force liquids down the throat at a fast rate, which can cause choking.”

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