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Normal: No problems |
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Normal: No problems |
1 |
Slight: I am aware of slowness in my chewing or increased effort at swallowing, but I do not choke or need to have my food specially prepared |
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Slight: I am aware of slowness in my chewing or increased effort at swallowing, but I do not choke or need to have my food specially prepared |
2 |
Mild: I need to have my pills cut or my food specially prepared because of chewing or swallowing problems, but I have not choked over the past week |
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Mild: I need to have my pills cut or my food specially prepared because of chewing or swallowing problems, but I have not choked over the past week |
3 |
Moderate. I choked at least once in the past week |
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Moderate. I choked at least once in the past week |
4 |
Severe: Because of chewing and swallowing problems, I need a feeding tube. |
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Severe: Because of chewing and swallowing problems, I need a feeding tube. |