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Dysphagia: swallowing difficulties aren’t just for the elderly

Because dysphagia can be a difficult symptom for children to verbally describe, there are different ways that children exhibit dysphagia.

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What is a low FODMAP diet?

A low FODMAP diet removes foods that have specific characteristics which can cause gas, bloating and/or diarrhea in people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

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Failure to thrive: My child is not gaining weight!

There are many factors that can cause failure to thrive (FTT) or malnutrition, such as illness or environmental, socioeconomic and behavioral factors.

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Everything you need to know about Cow’s milk protein intolerance (CMPI)

Cow’s milk protein intolerance, or CMPI, is a condition in which the body’s immune system reacts to protein found in cow’s milk.

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What you need to know about blenderized tube feeding

A blenderized tube feeding is defined as pureed or “blended” foods given directly through the feeding tube.