Textural Changes by Mastication and Proper Food Texture for Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Textural Changes by Mastication and Proper Food Texture for Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Bolus texture is a key factor for safe swallowing in patients with dysphagia since an improper texture may result in aspiration and/or pharyngeal residue. This article discusses swallowing bolus texture from two key aspects: the textural change of solid food by mastication and the current standardiz...

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Main Authors: Koichiro Matsuo, Ichiro Fujishima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
mastication
oral function
modified diet
viscosity
Japanese Dysphagia Diet 2013
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/6/1613

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