Aspiration is common in adults with neurogenic dysphagia and pharyngeal delay. This can
lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and aspiration pneumonia. Diet modifications aimed at …

Many older adults suffer from difficulty swallowing thin beverages like water or coffee. To
improve swallowing safety, beverages are typically thickened. This creates a new problem …

Background Aspiration of liquids is a serious complication of neurological impairments such
as traumatic brain injury or stroke. Carbonated liquids have been examined as a possible …

Numerous oral sensations contribute to the flavor experienced from foods. Texture is sensed
throughout the mouth by nerve endings in the oral epithelium. Chemesthetic sensations …

This article provides an overview of human sensory processing and affective evaluation of
foods and liquids relevant to oral intake in adults. The sensory context within which we …

Aims: The present study was undertaken to investigate any potential differences in
swallowing ability between CTL in comparison with non-CTL (NCTL) using timed test of …