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➤ When is it safe to resume eating and drinking after the procedure?
You can usually resume small sips of clear fluids once you are fully awake, can swallow normally, and have intact cough and gag reflexes. Nurses or physicians will perform a bedside swallowing check. Start slowly, avoid solid foods initially, and report any coughing, choking, or throat pain immediately.