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Lips drying
Sir/Madam,my father undergone radiation for throat cancer 6 months back and he recovered from covid recently.from past 1 month his lips are getting dryed frequently. He is taking good amount of fluids but still lips are getting dryed.what should we do to overcome this problem?
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Is the mouth also getting dry?
After radiation these effects are anticipated.
There is "E SALIVA", An artificial saliva which can be sprayed in mouth and aplied on lips. U can use it for sure. As head and neck oncosurgeon we regularly prescribe the same to our patients post chemoradio.
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Give vit C tablet twice a day and apply Vaseline on his lips frequently to keep the lips moist .
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Dr. Virendra Sharma
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Dryness of lips is a result of radiation
Advised: assurance
B complex and vit c
Boro glycerine application
Good nutrition and hydration
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