What is a good treatment for sore throat caused by laryngeal cancer

Sore throat is a typical symptom of laryngeal cancer and can be treated through four methods: general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment, and radiotherapy.

1. General treatment

When laryngeal cancer patients have sore throats, they should reduce adverse factors that irritate the throat, such as not eating spicy foods, not eating foods that are too cold or too hot. It is recommended that they drink more warm water to help relieve pain symptoms.

2. Drug treatment

It can be combined with chemotherapy drugs to help relieve throat pain, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing caused by laryngeal cancer, such as paclitaxel injection, docetaxel injection, etc. If the sore throat is more severe, you can take painkillers.

3. Surgical treatment

The tumor can be removed surgically to relieve the symptoms of sore throat. There are many surgical methods for laryngeal cancer. For early-stage surgery, you can choose to preserve the laryngeal function, and the surgery will not affect eating and speech functions. If it is in the late stage, it is recommended to choose a total laryngectomy, but the surgery will affect eating and speaking.

4. Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer is very effective and is usually suitable for advanced laryngeal cancer. It can effectively control the development of tumors, relieve sore throats, and improve the quality of life. During radiotherapy, oral mucosal reactions may occur, such as oral mucosal pain, sore throat, etc., which are usually relieved after radiotherapy.

During the treatment process, nursing is also very important, such as paying attention to the diet structure and maintaining a good attitude. At the same time, pay more attention to rest, ensure adequate sleep, correct bad living habits, and avoid drinking and smoking.