Straws??

 I use them all the time with no problem. Was allowed to use them even in the hospital.

I took in more air when I tried to sip, so I slowly tried the straw & exhaled through my nose before swallowing, I got alot more water & shakes down that way, I was always taking too large of a mouthful  efore i tried the straw.
Everyone is different, if you try take it slow & if it bothers you in any way, wait a while before trying again.