Thickening liquids for pediatric dysphagia: a perspective from clinical practice
The new locust bean- and xanthan gum-based thickener is effective in managing dysphagia and preventing complications in infants and young children. Such agents can improve swallowing safety, enhance oral control, and maintain nutritional intake, ultimately improving the well-being of the affected children.
Authors
- Karen van Hulst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9456-3450)
- Esther van Ijken (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3851-9758)
- Leonie van Vliet
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- University Medical Center (US)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- IZZ Zorgverzekering (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Postgraduate Medicine
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.2025.2457318
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.12
Funders
- Nestlé Health Science