Boca seca producto del tratamiento
contra el cáncer
Dry Mouth with Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatments, especially to the head
or neck, can reduce saliva. A dry mouth may
make food hard to chew and swallow. It may
also change the taste of food. Eat healthy
meals and drink liquids to help you feel
better during treatment.
Try these tips to help a dry mouth:
• Carry a bottle of water with you. Have a
sip of water every few minutes.
• Suck on hard candy, popsicles and ice
chips.
• Chew gum.
• Keep your lips moist with lip balm.
• Ask your doctor about products to
moisten your mouth.
• Eat soft foods and moisten foods with
sauces, gravies or salad dressings.
• Do not drink beer, wine, or any type of
alcohol. Alcohol can make your mouth
even drier.
• Rinse your mouth every 1 to 2 hours
with mouthwash made with 2 pinches
(¼ teaspoon) baking soda, one pinch (⅛
teaspoon) salt, and 1 cup warm water.
You can also use a mouthwash that does
not contain alcohol. Rinse and spit. Do
not swallow. Rinse your mouth with plain
water after you are done.
Dry Mouth with Cancer Treatment. Spanish.
Los tratamientos contra el cáncer, en
especial los de la cabeza y el cuello, pueden
hacer que disminuya la saliva. Tener la boca
seca puede hacer que los alimentos sean
difíciles de masticar o tragar. También puede
cambiar el sabor de los alimentos. Coma
alimentos saludables y beba líquidos para
sentirse mejor durante el tratamiento.
Intente estos consejos para aliviar la
sequedad de la boca:
• Tenga siempre a mano una botella de
agua. Beba frecuentemente sorbos de
agua.
• Chupe caramelos duros, paletas de
helado y trozos de hielo.
• Mastique goma de mascar.
• Mantenga los labios húmedos con
bálsamo labial.
• Pregunte a su médico acerca de
productos para humedecer la boca.
• Consuma alimentos blandos y alimentos
humedecidos con salsas, jugo de carne
o aliño para ensaladas.
• No beba cerveza, vino ni ningún tipo de
alcohol. El alcohol puede secar aún más
su boca.
• Enjuáguese la boca cada 1 a 2 horas
con un enjuague bucal hecho con
2 pizcas (¼ cucharadita) de bicarbonato
de sodio, una pizca (⅛ de cucharadita)
de sal y una 1 taza de agua tibia.
También puede usar un enjuague
bucal que no tenga alcohol. Enjuague
y escupa. No lo trague. Enjuáguese la
boca solo con agua después de terminar.
2
healthinfotranslations.org
Talk to your doctor, nurse or dietitian
about dealing with any eating problems
you may have.
Converse con su médico, enfermera
o nutricionista sobre cómo tratar los
problemas para comer que pueda tener.
© 2005 - December 29, 2016, Health Information Translations.
Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from www.healthinfotranslations.org for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information
found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or
other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as
a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain treatment.
Dry Mouth with Cancer Treatment. Spanish.