Variations in Tongue-Palate Swallowing Pressures When Swallowing Xanthan Gum-Thickened Liquids

Thickened liquids are frequently recommended to reduce the risk of aspiration in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. Although it has previously been reported that tongue-palate pressures increase when swallowing spoon-thick and semi-solid consistencies compared to thin liquids, relatively little...

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Published in:Dysphagia
Main Authors: Steele, Catriona M., Molfenter, Sonja M., Péladeau-Pigeon, Melanie, Polacco, Rebecca C., Yee, Clemence
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer US 2014
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4247849/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25087111
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00455-014-9561-6
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