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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
How do you manage excessive or difficult to control secretions in patients who have received chemoradiation for head and neck cancer?
Any up to date interventions? Which expectorants have been effective?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
Excessive secretions are a problem that many of our patients face but it is important to sort out what "excessive secretions" means. If it is excessive drooling due to dysphagia, then agents such as scopolamine or glycopyrrolate can be helpful. If the problem is excessive phlegm as a reaction t...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Agree with above. A portable suction machine can also be helpful for some of my patients.