Condition: Sore Mouth and Throat If your mouth and throat become sore during treatment, healing will occur more rapidly if you drink plenty of fluids and continue to eat well.  Try chopped foods or puree them in the blender.  Add meat to soup, potatoes, mashed potatoes or gravy and other sauces.  Add fruit to mild or yogurt.  Add vegetables to soup, cottage cheese, and pasta. Add ice cubes to drinks or fruit to make an icee slushee. Try scrambled eggs, puddings or tapioca.  Moisten dry foods such as crackers with soup. Add sauces such as cheese sauce or a cream sauce to your meat and vegetables.  Drink or eat cooler foods or beverages, as they may be more soothing to your mouth. Keep your mouth and gums clean to prevent infections. Very hot foods Acidic foods Fruit juices Alcoholic beverages Dry or hard foods Spicy or very salty foods.

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