Annie59, What I said to Tracy was NOT to be taken by you as a suggestion for choking on fluids!!! I guess I should've been more specific but I'm too worn out for lots of words. Ditto on what Alice said.

Why I suggested a straw was that, at least for me, it's easier to drink through a straw than to drink from a glass, at least for me. It uses less muscles. If anyone is a current choking risk, anything that goes in has to be rethought. Like thickened liquids. Like having a small sip of colder water in between bites of food. I like Alice's "sippy cup" idea.

Annie59, you need to start your own post when you have symptoms like this so people can see it and make suggestions. If you are choking like that, you need to dial 911. Stop being so stubborn and get some help, please.

Annie