Myths vs. Facts: What is Not True About Thickened Fluids?
                                
                                
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                                Despite being a long-standing intervention for dysphagia, recent evidence challenges many assumptions, with studies showing no conclusive evidence that thickened fluids prevent complications like aspiration pneumonia. The reality is more complex, and understanding what is not true about thickened fluids is crucial for safe, patient-centered care.