Types of AspirationAspiration is a condition when a person accidentally inhales an object or liquid into their windpipe. This often leads to coughing, discomfort and choking. In serious situations when the body is unable to expel the foreign object from the lungs, pneumonia may occur. In many cases of dysphagia patients, aspiration is always...

While it seems counterintuitive to thicken food for dysphagia patients, food thickeners can be effective in preventing aspiration – a condition where patients may accidentally breathe food into their windpipe due to reduced tongue control or poor swallowing reflexes. People with swallowing impairment often suffer from aspiration, which may result in aspiration pneumonia.Thickeners are usually...

Steaming a Bento MealPreparing a meal for a loved one experiencing dysphagia can be cumbersome and tiring. In addition to ensuring that the foods prepared are pureed to the right levels and safe for consumption, caregivers often have to get creative with the menu in order to avoid serving the same dishes repeatedly.One alternative...