Cancer care Oral care-Guidelines TD-7 - UHS

Ensure thickened secretions are removed – steam inhalation or saline nebulisers can loosen secretions and help expectoration. Sodium bicarbonate mouthwash (1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate in 1 pint of cooled boiled water) made fresh daily and used every 3-4 hours may assist in clearing thickened secretions. ................
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