Swallowing: Modified Consistencies for Swallowing Problems Download PDF (English) (1.1 MB) Download PDF (Mandarin) (857 KB) Download PDF (Malay) (1.32 MB) In order to minimise the risk of aspiration and choking, dysphagia treatment usually involves 'texture modification' of food and fluids. Liquids are usually thickened, while solid foods be altered to one of the following consistencies: pureed, semi-solid, soft, set.[Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.]