Lena

It would be very irresponsible of me not to say that your friend really needs to try to get an appointment with someone who is experienced and educated as a therapist at the hospital that she was treated or alternatively at another hospital where they have someone who is trained as a therapist.

Swallowing can be a very difficult process, there are so many muscles and also nerves involved, and if not done correctly fluid could end up in her airways/lungs instead of her stomach, which could cause choking or pneumonia.

I certainly do not want to alarm you, but that is why it is so important that she is supervised.

Is there a nurse or a local doctor who can help?

Karen