Background The modifications of fluid viscosity and/or volume are common strategies in
dysphagia management, with increased viscosity or reduced volume intended to reduce …

Thickened fluids are commonly used in the medical management of individuals who suffer
swallowing difficulties (known as dysphagia). However, it is not always easy to obtain the …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper was to examine the rheological characterisation of
thickened water under different temperature and pH conditions and thickened milk with …

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Objectives Little is known about esophageal transit times (ETT) in relation to underlying
comorbid disease or aspiration risk. Our study evaluated liquid ETT in patients relative to …

Abstract Purpose: In 2007, Australia published standardized terminology and definitions for
three levels of thickened fluids used in the management of dysphagia. This study examined …

Objectives Studies have revealed that consistency of liquid food changes with temperature.
Yet, the exact relationship between temperature and consistency of food bolus is still not …

Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is common following stroke. It significantly affects quality of
life and places patients at risk of pneumonia, malnutrition and death. An interdisciplinary …

Flow and dynamic rheological properties of thickened waters prepared with commercial food
thickeners were investigated at different pH levels (3, 4, 5, 6, and 7). The commercial …

Thickened water and thickened milk are frequently used in dysphagia management.
However, there is still lack of information regarding the correlation between their measured …