How to care after treatment of nasopharyngeal tumor

The treatment process of nasopharyngeal tumor is a painful process for patients, so the nursing work after the treatment of nasopharyngeal tumor must be done well to avoid recurrence of the disease or poor recovery.

The following points should be noted in the post-treatment care of nasopharyngeal tumors:

1. Keep your mouth clean. You can rinse your mouth with light salt water and brush your teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush until the oral mucosa returns to normal.

2. Protect the skin in the radiation area. Wear a hat to cover your skin when going out. Do not apply cosmetics or irritating ointments. Do not use soapy water or irritating bath gel to wash the skin until the skin in the radiation area returns to normal.

3. Apply nasal drops 2-3 times a day to keep the nasal cavity clean. Do not pick your nose hard to prevent bleeding.

4. Keep doing mouth opening exercises (maximum limit) 100 times a day to prevent temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

5. It is recommended to eat high-protein, high-vitamin, easily digestible foods, such as lean meat, eggs, fish, vegetables, and fruits, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

6. Most patients will experience dry mouth within a few years and can drink tea made from honeysuckle or chrysanthemum.

7. Tooth extraction is contraindicated within 3 years, because the body's resistance is low after radiotherapy, and bacteria can enter the gums after tooth extraction, causing osteomyelitis and bone necrosis. If you need to have a denture, you can do it about 1 year after radiotherapy.

8. Keep a good mood and avoid fatigue. A happy and optimistic attitude is beneficial to recovery.

Through the above description of nursing knowledge after treatment of nasopharyngeal tumors, everyone should know what to do after the operation. I hope that patients can take good care of themselves and recover soon.

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