Nasopharyngeal Cancer
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Home Care
anorexia
diet
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer Home Care
Home care
for nasopharyngeal
cancer
includes:
Drink plenty of liquids.
Eat a soft diet.
Use salt water nasal spray for congestion.
Take prescribed medications as directed.
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer Home Care: Anorexia
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Last Updated: Mar 26, 2009
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