Dysphagia Mini Series: We All Scream for Ice Cream: But does that include patients on thickened liquids?

Teaser

Hold on to your spoons! New research suggests that ice cream may not be a thin liquid after all. Could this be the end of the ice cream ban for our dysphagia patients? Dive into this blog post to uncover the shocking truth about ice cream and dysphagia and learn how a ground breaking study could change the way we approach dessert forever. Get ready to rewrite the rules and bring back the joy of ice cream!

Curious?

Explore this blog post to learn more about whether we can bring joy to our patients with ice cream.

We All Scream for Ice Cream: But does that include patients on thickened liquids?

The Author

George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a board-certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders. As a medical speech-language pathologist, he has developed expertise in adult dysphagia management, focusing on diagnostics and clinical decision-making in the medically complex population. George is passionate about making education useful and providing accessible, quality care. With a deep appreciation for the joy and connection that food brings to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple but deep-rooted pleasure. George has contracted with national and international organizations as a medical SLP subject matter expert, including Northern Speech Services, the Medical SLP Collective, Medbridge, SpeechPathology.com, and many other companies, state and national associations, universities, and law firms.

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