What should you pay attention to when recovering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Radiotherapy is the first choice for NPC patients. As the dose of radiotherapy increases, the tumor will gradually shrink and some necrotic tissue will fall off. Therefore, from the beginning of radiotherapy, NPC patients should insist on nasal irrigation twice a day to avoid affecting the efficacy.

Patients will feel uncomfortable at the beginning of cleaning, so it is common in clinical practice that some patients do not rinse on time or do not follow the operating procedures. In fact, nasal irrigation is very necessary, and the flushing process is also very simple. As long as patients learn how to use a simple nasopharyngeal irrigator and common liquids, they can completely clean themselves. The method is: first fill the nasopharyngeal irrigator with 100 ml of flushing liquid, hold the nasopharyngeal irrigator in your right hand, slowly inject the flushing liquid into the nasal cavities on both sides alternately, and then spit it out from the mouth. After flushing, do not touch the nose hard to prevent the pressure in the nasopharyngeal cavity from increasing and causing infection in other parts. When cleaning, it is best to do it once in the morning before radiotherapy and before going to bed. Normal saline can be used as the flushing fluid, and the water temperature should be controlled at 30℃ to 40℃. Never pick your nose with your hands to avoid nose bleeding.

In addition, the salivary glands of nasopharyngeal cancer patients are often damaged by radiotherapy, and patients always feel dry mouth and oral pain. Therefore, during radiotherapy, you must drink plenty of water, or take black plums and American ginseng to stop the dryness and promote salivation. The skin at the radiotherapy site will also shrink and become thinner: During this period, the skin should be kept clean and dry. The skin within the local irradiation range can be gently scrubbed with warm water and a soft towel. Avoid using soap, alcohol, or adhesive tape. Do not use hot water bottles or ice packs locally, avoid direct sunlight, and do not wear high-necked or hard-collared clothes, because this is likely to cause the collar of the clothes to wear the skin within the irradiation range.

When nasopharyngeal cancer patients undergo radiotherapy and chemotherapy, their bodies consume a lot of energy, so they should eat more high-protein, high-calorie, vitamin-rich foods to help new tissues grow quickly. At the same time, a reasonable diet can increase the body's tolerance and immunity, slow down or inhibit tumor growth, and help patients complete the radiotherapy process smoothly.

Since nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a complex tumor disease, patients should receive treatment or rehabilitation under the guidance of experts and rehabilitation therapists after being diagnosed by experts. The content of this website is for reference only and is not used as a basis for diagnosis and treatment. If you have any other questions, you can also consult our online experts and we will serve you wholeheartedly. Feihua Health Network has always been by your side and paid attention to your health. I wish you good health and happiness!

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