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Any tips to manage excessive phlegm from throat cancer radiation?
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This is not the most conventional, but my buddy uses 1/2 shot of whiskey. I personally do the humidifier, salt water washes and lots of water and Gatorade all day do help. Strawberry duo suckers make my mouth water instantly. Try some hard candies with a little zing. I do not recythose if you currently have mucositis though. Whiskey burns the snot out of my mouth but my friend swears by it.
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@jennifish Whiskey does cure a lot of issues, or at least it makes you forget you have issues. It also dehydrates you a bit, which is not what you need for dry mouth although it might be the ticket for excessive phlegm.
Logic would point to phlegm reduction because the body is more relaxed with the alcohol, thus not fighting a presumed invasion of the throat which in turn lowers phlegm levels.
Just a theory. Perhaps I should have a whiskey and think it over however since my cancer, it is far too painful for me to swallow strong alcohol. Alcohol is also known to feed cancer cells. I think I will wait until my final days. Then I will enjoy some Jack and maybe a pack or two of Marlboro’s.