Mucosal dryness is still a common consequence of Radiotherapy for Head and Neck squamous cell carcinoma, and remain for quite a long period, in spite of the advances in the Radiotherapy techniques. Many of these patients feel discomfort in deglutition, and tend to consume liquids and avoid solids. What is the most effective solution in such cases?
you may have a look at these two papers:
http://hrcak.srce.hr/file/134991
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1002/cncr.22302/asset/22302_ftp.pdf?v=1&t=i80hlwoh&s=fb6cb4f6d7f24318a893f412ad0d629c7b02ef6e
The usual methods are
1. Artificial saliva. Sprays are available in the market for those who can afford it.
2. Get your Pharmacy Dept to prepare artificial saliva; the list of constituents will be available in the net. They can be made as sprays and marketed.
3. Frequent use of the above or sips of water
4. May use sour, natural substances to be kept in mouth to stimulate salivations. artificial lemon drops are useful in some. Individual variations present
5. Avoid hot, spicy, food.
6. Plenty of water with food in some; use of ghee, etc may be liked by some. Gives lubrication
Take care of the teeth too. Avoid fluoride packs. Get dental pharmacy to prepare fluoride application. Ceramic teeh caps for those who can afford.
Your hospital may be able to market the above products too
Narayanan
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