Dysphagia

Dysphagia is a medical term used to describe dysfunctional swallowing. People with dysphagia may have trouble safely swallowing fluids, foods, or saliva - symptoms can include choking and coughing on swallowing and food sticking & causing discomfort. Often, dysphagia makes it difficult to take in enough calories and fluids for proper nourishment and can lead to additional serious medical problems.

People with dysphagia are often recommended a texture modified diet include mincing, blending or pureeing all food so as to make it safe to swallow. This often means food is overcooked and nutrients are lost during the preparation process and this can lead to a poor nutritional intake. Nutritional supplements such as Dr. MacLeod’s boost and BoostA can assist with nutritional support as well as provide a texture modified diet.

People with dysphagia are also often recommended to have all their fluids thickened to make swallowing fluids safe. Dr. MacLeod’s QuikThik and GuarThik have been developed for this.

Product Recommendations

QuikThik

QuikThik

No fuss thickener

  • Thicken food and fluids easily
  • Assists with impaired swallowing
  • No taste, no lumps
GuarThik

GuarThik

Economical thickener

  • Thicken foods and fluids
  • Economical - starts at just $0.03 per serve (Level 150)
  • Assists with impaired swallowing

Boost

Boost your Nutrition

  • Small meal sizes – less to swallow
  • Ideal supplement when swallowing is difficult
BoostA

BoostA

Increase your meal's nutrition

  • High protein - to assist in tissue repair and growth
  • Economical – at only $1.15 per serve
fruity fibre

Fruity Fibre

Daily high fibre supplement

  • Increase fibre intake when it may be difficult to eat fibrous foods
  • Assist with long term bowel health
Always consult your healthcare professional if you have any concerns about your health.
 

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