DISCOMFORTS
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Minor matters are important to the bedridden.
(Jane Zorza)
In our
enthusiasm to control cancer pain, nausea, vomiting, dyspnea,
dysphagia, anorexia and other major symptoms, it is sometimes
easy to overlook details which can be so important, and can
greatly reduce discomfort, improve morale, and raise the pain
threshold.
For example:
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Syringing
ear wax
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Treating
ingrowing toe nails
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Relining
loose dentures
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Arranging
routine dental work
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Rehydrating dry skin
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Changing
eyeglass prescription, adjusting fit
Poor
hearing is often due to ear wax. Ear drops (such as warm olive
oil) may only need 30 minutes to soften wax sufficiently to
allow syringing.
The author and publisher have taken
precautions to ensure that the information in this book is
error-free. However, readers must be guided by their own
personal and professional standards of good practice in
evaluating and applying recommendations made herein. The
contents of this book represent the views and experience of
the author, and not necessarily those of the publisher.
