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Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety
Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Thickened liquids are often used in the management of dysphagia to improve bolus control and to help prevent aspiration. A range of starches and gums has historically been used to thicken liquids. Although thickened liquids improve swallow saf...
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BioMed Central
2013
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3660277/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23634758 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-12-54 |