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What are "mixed consistencies" and why are they often discouraged?

Updated by SGH-AHPEDIA
Mixed consistencies are foods that contain both liquid and solid components (like soup with chunks or cereal with milk). These can be particularly challenging because they require managing different textures simultaneously, which can increase choking risk for people with dysphagia.

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Speech Therapy Dysphagia

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