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What is SimplyThick Used For?

Published in Medical Thickeners 2 mins read

SimplyThick is primarily used as a thickener for liquids to help people with dysphagia, a condition characterized by difficulty swallowing.

Dysphagia can occur for various reasons, including neurological disorders, stroke, surgery, or age-related changes. It poses significant health risks, such as choking, aspiration pneumonia (when food or liquid enters the lungs), and malnutrition.

How SimplyThick Helps

SimplyThick addresses these risks by:

  • Thickening liquids: It transforms thin liquids into thicker consistencies, making them easier and safer to swallow. This reduces the risk of liquids going down the wrong pipe and entering the lungs.
  • Improving swallowing control: The thickened liquid provides better control and allows individuals with dysphagia to manage the bolus (swallowed food or liquid) more effectively.
  • Reducing aspiration risk: By slowing down the flow rate of liquids, SimplyThick minimizes the chance of aspiration, preventing potentially life-threatening complications.
  • Ensuring proper hydration and nutrition: Patients with dysphagia sometimes avoid drinking liquids altogether, fearing choking. SimplyThick helps them maintain adequate hydration and nutrition by making liquids safe and palatable.

Benefits for Dysphagia Patients

The key benefit of using SimplyThick is that it helps dysphagia patients safely consume fluids, thereby maintaining their health and quality of life. Specifically, SimplyThick EasyMix offers the benefit of simplifying beverage preparation compared to some other thickeners.