Auris, nasus, larynx
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Auris, nasus, larynx · Jan 1999
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialEffect of chewing gum on recovery after tonsillectomy.
Patients are traditionally advised to eat early and frequently in the initial post-tonsillectomy period to reduce the severity of pain and to facilitate early resumption to a normal diet. We investigated the action of mastication and therefore the promotion of saliva formation and deglutition on the post-operative recovery of tonsillectomy patients. ⋯ We conclude that chewing gum should not be routinely advised in the early period following tonsillectomy.