How to Treat Mucositis?

Medical Treatment:
If you are having cancer treatment, some of the things you can do to help prevent mucositis:

Take plenty of water
Floss once a day
Do not take painkillers without speaking to a pharmacist, nurse or doctorRinse your mouth with warm water or water mixed with a little bit of salt several times a day suck on crushed ice or ice lollies
Brush your teeth at least two times a day with a soft toothbrush
Do not use mouthwashes from shops without speaking to a pharmacist, nurse or doctor
Eat soft, moist foods and avoid eat crunchy, rough or sharp foods (like crisps), hot, spicy or salty foods, acidic foods (like tomatoes), oranges or lemons
Do not drink fizzy drinks, hot drinks or alcohol
Chew sugar-free gum
Avoid smoke

Within a few weeks of completing cancer treatment, mucositis should get improved. Your care team can offer treatments to ease it, such as:

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