title: The Effect of Cold Vapor Applied for Sore Throat in the Early Postoperative Period.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study was conducted for the purpose of determining the effect of cold vapor applied for sore throat in the early postoperative stage.
  
  
  METHODS
  A quasi-experimental design was used.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study sample consisted of 60 patients who underwent lumbar disc herniation surgery in the Neurosurgery Clinic of Gazi University Health Research and Practice Center in Ankara, Turkey. The study involved two intervention groups and one control group. The study data were collected through questionnaire and observation forms.
  
  
  RESULTS
  65% (n = 39) of patients experienced sore throat. There were no statistical differences between the groups in terms of sore throat and hoarseness (P > .05); however, a significant difference was determined in the group to whom oxygen together with cold vapor was applied for dry throat (4th and 8th hours) and swallowing difficulties(8th and 12th hours) (P < .05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Cold vapor did not have an effect on sore throat on its own; however, it decreased hoarseness and swallowing difficulties when applied together with oxygen.
authors.forename: Hülya
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bulut
authors.forename: Sevilay
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Erden
authors.forename: Sevil Güler
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Demir
authors.forename: Bilge
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Çakar
authors.forename: Zühal
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Erdoğan
authors.forename: Nevra
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Demir
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ay
authors.forename: Emine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aydın
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003080:Cold Temperature; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: cold vapor; postoperative care; research; sore throat