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How long before my taste buds recover after H&N treatments?
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Did you have nasal problems, my husband had tonsil cancer and had radiation treatments, that’s over with but he has stuffiness, can’t breathe good at night, he’s used nasal rinses and sprays nothing helps. I wonder if radiation ruined that.
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Sorry, he didn’t really have nasal issues. He did use a moisture spa before & during treatments.
Because of the dry mouth from treatment, I slept with a bottle of water next to me and got a Humidifier on my end table to make sure there was the most moisture possible in my bedroom to help get some sleep. Hope this helps.
Maybe nebulizing 3% saline w/reduced glutathione will help?! It works for me, but you should check with your ENT prior to starting anything new. #postnasaldrip
During treatment and for over a year after that I slept in my recliner because I had trouble breathing when sleeping. Today I am back in my bed.
I use a nasal rinse bottle 1-2 times a day to reduce congestion. But it’s always there.
Good luck.
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Hi, there’s no doubt that radiation ruined his taste and saliva glands. He did not have proton radiation as it wasn’t available to us. We did everything and more they recommended. Unfortunately lack of taste & saliva is horrible side effect of radiation. He is starting on ACE+Zn today. 🙏🙏🙏