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[Dysphagia] gum chewing and profound MR

Subject: [Dysphagia] gum chewing and profound MR
From: ShariEllen at aol.com (ShariEllen@aol.com)
Date: Mon May 24 19:16:39 2004

I often use gum wrapped in gauze, although with young ones.  It tastes better than tubing and the gauze "leash" allows me more control.

However, a good trial of Zantac may show reduced chewing.

best,
Shari

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