How to Alleviate Pharyngeal Erosion and Pain After Radiotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Disease description:
I have nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Recently, after undergoing radiotherapy, I’ve experienced pharyngeal mucositis. How can I alleviate the ulceration, swelling, and pain in my throat following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
After radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, patients may experience pharyngeal erosion, swelling, and pain. Under a physician’s guidance, treatment with heat-clearing and detoxifying medications may be administered, along with nebulized inhalation therapy or intravenous fluid therapy. Dietary adjustments are also beneficial: patients should consume liquid or semi-liquid foods—such as egg drop soup, loofah soup, or millet porridge. Additionally, appropriate outdoor physical activity is encouraged to enhance overall physical fitness.
