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#56880 09-07-2005 07:50 AM
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Nigel Offline OP
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I have had my NG tube out on Monday, when I sleep on my side and relax I notice that just as I drift off and become comfy I notice a tickle in my throat which starts me off coughing.

I have put it down to lack of salvia as making some tends to remove the problem and stop the coughing.

I have biotene replacement gel any other suggestions? to soothe the windpipe and help me sleep.


Steeplechase

SCC Left tonsil removed, T1N2/3 May 2005, left radical neck dissection and wisdom tooth removed, 32 lymph nodes removed, 1 infected. 33 Fractions of RT, 2 doses of Cisplatin and a NG tube for 4 weeks! Treatment ended Mid August 2005.
#56881 09-07-2005 04:04 PM
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Nigel, alot of folk have recommended a humidifier to help during sleep periods.


CGtoJohn:SCC Flr of Mouth.Dx 3\05. Surg.4\05.T3NOMO.IMRTx30. Recur Dx 1\06.Surg 2\06. Chemo: 4 Cycles of Carbo\Taxol:on Erbitux for 7 mo. Lost our battle 2-23-07- But not the will to fight this disease

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#56882 09-10-2005 12:09 AM
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Nigel Offline OP
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Thanks at my check up this week I was told it was called nasal drip. The cause being a runny nose caused by chemotheraphy, dripping on the back of my throat, like most things it has got better everyday.

Many thanks


Steeplechase

SCC Left tonsil removed, T1N2/3 May 2005, left radical neck dissection and wisdom tooth removed, 32 lymph nodes removed, 1 infected. 33 Fractions of RT, 2 doses of Cisplatin and a NG tube for 4 weeks! Treatment ended Mid August 2005.

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