Thickeners, thickened food, and thickened liquids allow those with swallowing disorders such as dysphagia to control the fluids and foods in their mouth better. These thickened food and beverages help slow down the rate they flow down the throat, which lessens the chance of fluid going into the airway. Liquids that go into the airway end up in the lungs and can cause pneumonia or a lung infection.
We carry a variety of thickeners, thickened beverages, and ready-to-eat thickened meals at Personally Delivered. Brands like Thick-it from Kent Precision Foods, Thick and Easy by Hormel, Ensure by Abbott Nutrition, Nestle Resource, and Simply Thick are all available and popular choices for those with swallowing difficulties.
Learn more about thick water and other thickened liquids HERE and information related to those that require a pureed diet HERE.
