Pierce had been coughing a lot at mealtimes, and we talked to Dr. Power about it at his one year well-check. We took a sippy cup to show her, and she referred us to Cook's after hearing him cough, just to be safe. Naturally he didn't get choked up once when we were there. A speech path watched him eat, looking at his oral-motor develpment, and that all looked fine. They then had him do the Barium swallow study so they could see what was happening behind the scenes w/ an X-ray. Basically 3/12 swallows there was a little bit of a problem w/ the liquid or food going toward his airway, but it was still within the "normal" limits. They gave us some suggestions for home, and sent us on our way. They think he'll outgrow the problem with experience eating and smaller bites, and thicker liquids.
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