Hormel Health Labs Thick & Easy Thick & Easy Products for Dysphagia Dysphagia, a condition that can occur in patients with strokes, dementia, other neurological diseases, head & neck cancer, etc., is very prevalent in the community, hospital and long-term care institutions. Dysphagia results from damage and/ or deterioration of the nerves and muscles that control the swallowing process. As a result, food and liquids are able to enter the airway instead of being directed to the stomach. This puts a person with dysphagia at risk of aspiration pneumonitis, pneumonia, malnutrition and death. Finding easy to prepare, flavorful foods and beverages that are safe to consume can be challenging. Hormel Health Labs understands this challenge and has created products that are easy, safe and tasty, including complete meals, beverages, milk and thickeners to aid in returning normalcy to life after health events. Hormel Health Labs Thick & Easy Thick & Easy for people with Dysphagia Thin liquids are of particular concern for people experiencing dysphagia. Thin liquids move very quickly through the oropharynx, not providing the nerves and muscles enough time to coordinate protection of the airway. In an attempt to reduce aspiration risk for this population, we commonly thicken liquids to slow the transit time and reduce the risk that liquids will enter the airway. Hormel specifically developed Thick & Easy Thickened Beverages for patients with Dysphagia. The liquid consistencies meet the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiatives (IDDSI) guidelines for Level 2 Mildly Thick (Nectar) and Level 3 Moderately Thick (Honey). Thick & Easy Thickened Beverages are designed to provide easy, time saving preparation for the caregiver while providing great tasting, nutritious and safe options for those who suffer from dysphagia. Thick & Easy Hormel Health Labs Thick & Easy Hormel Health Labs Thick & Easy Safe & Reliable Consistency Safe & Reliable Consistency
D**
Great product! Individual packets are convenient-no measuring!
The product does somewhat dissolve well; but in both times I’ve used it have found undissolved clumps in water and in coffee. Some of the packets were busted open down the length of the back seam on the individual packets. Other than that, the thickness and flavorless qualities are spot on.
K**R
Wonderful product for those with swallowing problems.
My son was on a special diet this fall and we found this product to assist with making his meals. Really recommend this for making smoothies and to also thicken up clear soups. Many uses.
S**.
great
This actually mixed with no lumps. Great! Easy mixing.
V**E
Very helpful!
Fast shipping! I can't wait to give this a try. My father's 88 and getting strangled frequently on his drinks. I know this will be a big help! I've already been in further contact with the seller and they've given me several great tips!
L**S
You can tell tell the difference
The fact my 3yrd has to have this but he doesn't know the difference it's like his drinks was never mixed with anything
R**R
Very hard to dissolve in juice
Used for adjunct to Botox injection for Spasmodic Dysphonia however could never get the product to thicken to allow swallowing.
S**R
Thickens liquid
Ok
G**4
Handy to carry with you
Great to have on hand for travel. Worked well for thickening water and other beverages.
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