How to improve eating habits in laryngeal cancer patients during treatment

Laryngeal cancer patients often have a poor appetite during treatment, and total laryngectomy will also have a great impact on the patient's eating. How can this be improved? On the one hand, we should recognize the importance of a normal diet for disease treatment, and on the other hand, we can do swallowing exercises with the help of medical staff.

Loss of appetite is a big problem for patients undergoing treatment for laryngeal cancer. Patients will feel a loss of appetite when they are uncomfortable or tired. In addition, total laryngectomy will change the way patients experience taste and smell, which will cause patients to lose interest in food. In addition, a series of side effects brought by chemotherapy can also make it difficult for patients to eat. However, patients should realize that good nutrition is very important for fighting the disease. Eating well means having enough calories and protein to prevent weight loss, restore physical strength, and rebuild normal tissues.

Patients who undergo laryngectomy should also practice swallowing with the help of professionals. Some laryngeal cancer patients find it easier to swallow liquids than solid foods, but a few patients find it easier to swallow solid foods. If the patient's difficulty eating is caused by dry oral mucosa after radiotherapy, the patient can eat some soft food or semi-solid food stirred with soup; some patients are also interested in soups, puddings, and high-protein cheese. Medical staff and nutritionists will also help patients choose appropriate foods.