Steele, CM, Molfenter, SM, Peladeau-Pigeon, M, Polacco, RC, Yee, C. Variations in Tongue-Palate Swallowing Pressures When Swallowing Xantham Gum-Thickened Liquids. Dysphagia (2014) 29:678-684. "Thickened liquids are frequently recommended to reduce the risk of aspiration in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia." We know that tongue-palate pressures increase with thicker liquids, however little is known about the differences [...]
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Gelmix Thickener
I was really excited to see Gelmix at the ASHA Convention this year. I've heard a lot about Gelmix, but have never had the opportunity to try it until now!What is Gelmix? Gelmix is a "healthy thickener" as it is USDA Organic. Gelmix was formulated to thick breast milk, formula and other liquids. Gelmix is [...]