Chewing Gum and Cold Gargle on Post-Bronchoscopy Symptoms
The Effect of Chewing Gum and Gargling With Cold Water on Post-Bronchoscopy Sore Throat, Dysphagia, and Patient Satisfaction: A Randomized Controlled Study
Ankara University
100 participants
Nov 10, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of chewing gum and gargling with cold water on common post-bronchoscopy symptoms, such as sore throat and difficulty swallowing (dysphagia). Bronchoscopy is a procedure that can cause temporary throat discomfort. In this randomized controlled trial, patients will be divided into groups to receive either chewing gum, cold water gargle, or standard care. The researchers will then measure and compare patient satisfaction levels and the severity of throat symptoms to determine if these simple interventions can improve patient comfort after the procedure.
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Interventions
Patients will chew sugar-free xylitol gum for 15 minutes immediately before the bronchoscopy procedure
Patients will gargle with cold water (8-12°C) twice for 30 seconds each, 15 minutes before the bronchoscopy procedure.
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NCT07517926