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I went to ICU and the had pneumonia the doctor told me not to use a straw after I checked out it has been longer then 5 months am I allowed to use a straw now?
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Hi They advised you to avoid aspiration while using straw. If you r aspirated while using straw, again you have chances of pneumonia.
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