Why Thickened Liquids for Dysphagia?
The Rapid Rate May Be Too Fast for the Patient's Pharyngeal Muscles to Compensate, Thus Allowing Aspiration. Thickening the Liquids Is Meant to Slow the Flow...
The rapid rate may be too fast for the patient's pharyngeal muscles to compensate, thus allowing aspiration. Thickening the liquids is meant to slow the flow of liquids to allow more time for airway closure, which could potentially reduce the risk of aspiration.
What is the purpose of thickened liquids?
Thickened liquids give you better control of the liquid in your mouth. They help slow down the flow rate of liquids, which lessens the chance of liquid going into your airway or “going down the wrong pipe.”
Why does thickener help swallowing?
The role of thickeners.
Thickeners can help slow the transit of foods and fluids to allow more time to coordinate the swallowing process safely. This prevents the foods and fluids from entering the lungs to cause serious complications such as chest infections and death due to choking or aspiration pneumonia.
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