1 Cultural Influences Cultural influences means historical, geographical, and familial factors that affect assessment and intervention processes.
How can I teach my child to swallow a pill? Some children as young as age 3 or 4 can swallow a pill, while some teenagers still can't accomplish the task! When your child is ready to try, have him practice with something small and hard-coated, like Tic Tac breath mints. Here's how: With a mouthful of water, have your child look up at the ceiling.
The safety and effectiveness of benzonatate in children below the age of 10 years have not been established. Therefore, prescribing benzonatate to that age group is not recommended. Advise patients to swallow benzonatate capsules whole and to not break, chew, dissolve, or crush the capsules.