[Dysphagia] Re: Mouth moisturizer by Sage Products

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In a message dated 5/21/04 8:08:57, eripley@yahoo.com writes:

<< 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. >>

Would this not be a major problem if some amounts of the product were 
aspirated?  To aspirate something that will retain water (and I am assuming then 
other fluids as well)?  I suppose I am just not confident in the swish-and-spit 
abilities of a patient with oral motor problems, and I would think 
recommendations for use of these laxatives with that objective would have to be very 
carefully made.  

psmith