Fast Food Fixes when you're traveling (slp Approved)

Dashed Trail Plus Written by Amy Listermann, MS, CCC-SLP

When chewing is hard, road trips shouldn't be.

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Especially for folks with dry mouth, deceptively tough to swallow

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Extra Sauces

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Avoid fiber/crunch

on time

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Let it Steam

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Dysphagia Friendly Fast Food

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