My husband is beginning to feel the burn in his neck and has lost all taste. It's more difficult to swallow, so he takes his liquid pain med (codeine) 45 before swallowing and the magic mouth rinse right before. I know it's hard for him too, but everyone can't stress enough how important it is to maintain nutrition and hydration. All of the advice on here really helps.
I wonder if some sugar-free mints wouldn't help sooth your cough. Miaderm is the neck cream the Oncology nurse recommended.