What is the cause of cough after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and what is the treatment method?

After radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, some patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma develop coughing symptoms during anti-inflammatory treatment. What is the cause of the cough? Is there any good treatment?

Cough in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a manifestation of mucosal damage among complications of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Mucosal reactions are manifested as congestion, edema, exudation and accumulation of secretions in the nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal mucosa. Mouthwash and lubricating anti-inflammatory agents can be used locally. In a few patients, the swelling of the parotid glands may gradually subside after 2Gy of parotid irradiation. When irradiated with 40Gy, saliva secretion is significantly reduced, oral mucosal secretion is increased, and the mucosa is congested and swollen. Patients have dry mouth and difficulty eating. Excessive irradiation of the parotid gland should be avoided.

What treatments are available for nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after radiotherapy? Let’s take a look.

After radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, effective Chinese medicine consolidation treatment is needed to avoid transmission and metastasis. It is recommended to use Pinellia, Psoralea corylifolia, Angelica dahurica, Acorus calamus, Crane grass, Thistle, Kaempferia galanga, Lycium barbarum, Coix seeds, Sanguisorba officinalis, White scutellaria, Cortex Moutan, Belamcanda chinensis, Angelica sinensis, Earthworm, Indigo naturalis, Cinnamon bark, Sophora flavescens, Golden essence powder, Fenugreek, White ringworm skin, Red peony root, Sophora tonkinensis root, Polygala tenuifolia, Alisma orientalis, Honeysuckle, Atractylodes macrocephala powder, Tortoise shell, Forsythia suspensa

Traditional Chinese medicine has a fast and accurate effect, and has a good effect on patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It is clinically used in the treatment of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Its efficacy can shrink the mass in a short period of time, control coughing, relieve pain, stabilize the condition, prolong survival, and even achieve clinical cure. Traditional Chinese medicine research has confirmed that the combination of these traditional Chinese medicines can effectively control the metastasis and spread of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells and has a significant effect on nasopharyngeal carcinoma. I hope to get the right treatment and recover soon!

Radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma has serious side effects. Patients should cooperate with traditional Chinese medicine to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy drugs, consolidate the effects of radiotherapy, and improve their physical condition.