Reducing Xerostomia by Comprehensive Protection of Salivary Glands in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy with Helical Tomotherapy Technique for Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients: A Prospective Observational Study
Table 2
Xerostomia questionnaire.
1. How is the overall comfort of your mouth?
A very comfortable B mild dryness C moderate dryness D severe dryness
2.Do you feel dryness when eating?
A never B mild (no significant change in feeding habits) C moderate (fluid intake or semi-fluid intake) D severe (requiring nasal feeding tube or intravenous nutrition)
Do you have difficulty swallowing because of dry mouth
A never B mild C moderate D severe
4.Do you have difficulty chewing because of dry mouth?
A never B mild C moderate D severe
5.Do you have problems with speech because of dry mouth?
A never B mild C moderate D severe
6.Do you have problems with sleeping because of dry mouth?
A never B mild C moderate D severe
7.Do you need to drink water when swallowing dry food?
A never B occasionally C frequently D always
8.How often do you need to drink water during the day to keep your mouth comfortable?
A < 1 time/hour B once/hour C 2-3 times/hour D > 3 times/hour
