[Dysphagia] Re: Mouth moisturizer by Sage Products

[eripley at yahoo.com (Irene Campbell-Taylor)]

"v.cooper" <v.cooper@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Benefiber. It is clear and tasteless.

Thank you. THat sounds like the one.

Irene.
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From: "Irene Campbell-Taylor" 
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Subject: [Dysphagia] Re: Mouth moisturizer by Sage Products


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> I would like to recommend something for a gentleman I recently assessed in
long-term care who is in need of some oral moisturizing (tongue is dry and
coated). He is able to take liquids PO but is early PD with reduced BOT
strength/ROM.
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> I have heard from several patients and physicians that swishing and
spitting the newer bulk laxative helps a great deal. I'm blanking on the
name but it's the one that's clear and is advertised as a substitute for
Metamucil. Anyone know the name? The principle would be that it adheres to
the oral mucosa and retains water. Seems logical. Used several times a day,
patients with Sjogren report major relief.
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