Why would someone need to drink thickened liquids?
A. When someone has difficulty swallowing thin liquids (water, juice etc.) they are at risk for choking and dehydration. Thicker liquids may be safer in this situation. The Speech Language Pathologist and your Dietitian can help to figure out how thick the liquids need to be so that they are safer to swallow. The most common consistencies of thick liquids are nectar and honey.
