Comparative Effect of Chamomile Mouthwash and Topical Mouth Rinse in Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Iranian Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
نویسندگان
1 Department of Nursing, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan
2 Department of Nursing, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan
3 , Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist,: Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Sharivar Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Tel: 09111831643, +9801333369002. Postal Code: 4144654679, Rasht, Iran.
4 , Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologist,: Pediatrics Growth Disorders Research Center, 17th Sharivar Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. Tel: 09111831643, +9801333369002. Postal Code: 4144654679, Rasht, Iran.
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چکیده
Background: Oral mucositis afflicts more than 3/4 of patients with cancer under chemotherapy. In acute cases it could lead to brain damage caused by hypoxia and even death due to airway obstruction and reduction of chemotherapy drug dose. We aimed to compare the effects of topical mouth rinse and chamomile ...
