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This online forum is meant to be a safe place to share stories, questions, and information related to swallowing disorders. To make that possible, we need everyone to be respectful of all members. Here are the rules & guidelines for using the NFOSD forum:
- This is not a replacement for medical advice. The forum should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an appropriate health care professional, as each individual’s medical situation is unique. It is important that you consult with your medical professional (e.g., physician, SLP) before implementing any course of treatment. Experiences that are new to you should be done with the help of a caregiver and when access to emergency medical care is available.
- Stay on topic. Make your contribution relevant to the original post.
- Be polite. Everyone likes to be treated with respect, so inappropriate language, harsh criticism, or disrespect of others’ opinions are not allowed. Content provided by users of our forum reflect the opinions and experience of those people, not the NFOSD.
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