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If the diet must be strict and followed over a long period of time, the intake of fruits and vegetables may not provide adequate amounts of vitamin C and folic acid. The quantity of calcium may also be inadequate if dairy products are restricted. In these cases, a multivitamin supplement or liquid nutritional supplement may be needed. [1] [2]
Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which both palatine tonsils are fully removed from the back of the throat. [1] The procedure is mainly performed for recurrent tonsillitis, throat infections and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). [1]
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been criticized for recommending a diet that contains less than 2.3 grams of sodium (5.8 grams of salt/day). Notably, 95% of the world's populations have a mean intake of salt that is between 6g and 12g daily and evidence on the health effects of salt does not support such a severe restriction on salt ...
Thickened fluids and thickened drinks are often used for people with dysphagia, a disorder of swallowing function. [1] The thicker consistency makes it less likely that individuals will aspirate while they are drinking.
Elemental diet: A medical, liquid-only diet, in which liquid nutrients are consumed for ease of ingestion. [48] Elimination diet: A method of identifying foods which cause a person adverse effects, by process of elimination. [49] Gluten-free diet: A diet which avoids the protein gluten, which is found in barley, rye and wheat.
The volume of liquid is less important than the type of liquid ingested. [4] Non-emergency surgical cases should be delayed for NPO status. When nothing by mouth or a liquid-only diet is indicated for an extended period, enteral feeding or total parenteral nutrition may be recommended.
Coblation tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure in which the patient's tonsils are removed by destroying the surrounding tissues that attach them to the pharynx. [1] [2] It was first implemented in 2001. The word coblation is short for ‘controlled ablation’, which means a controlled procedure used to destroy soft tissue. [3]
The therapy used in this phase is F-75, a milk-based liquid food containing modest amounts of energy and protein (75 kcal/100 mL and 0.9 g protein/100 mL) and the administration of parenteral antibiotics. [6] When an improvement in the child's appetite and clinical condition is observed, the child is entered into phase two of the treatment.