What to do if it is difficult to open your mouth after applying the plaster

Plasters have a very long history in my country. With the development of technology, the types of modern plasters have also increased. Different types have different effects, and the pharmacological effects of each plaster are also different. For example, after low back pain or trauma, dog skin plasters are needed for treatment. However, there are also some diseases that require plasters in the mouth. So what should I do if it is difficult to open my mouth after applying the plaster?

First, what should I do if it is difficult to open my mouth after applying the plaster ? This situation is most likely caused by incorrect usage. First clean the area where the plaster is applied with a hot towel to prevent it from sticking loosely. It is best to cover it for 5 minutes. Then wipe it with ginger slices or alcohol before applying the plaster to reduce the occurrence of skin allergies to the plaster. Peel off the isolation paper of the plaster and stick it directly on the affected area. If it is cold in winter, you can use a hair dryer to blow it slightly before sticking it. This way it can be stuck firmly and it won’t feel so cold. Then fix it with waterproof sticker.

Second, the plaster needs to be changed once a day, and some even need to be changed once every half a day, which depends on the duration of the drug effect stated in the instructions. For ulcerated wounds, the dressing change interval should be shortened to 5-6 hours. The affected area should be cleaned properly between applications to remove the drug scale adhering to the skin surface, and then the skin should be allowed to rest for 1 to 2 hours. Because the skin needs to breathe, and the sweat glands and sebaceous glands need to excrete, applying the plaster for a long time will cause the local temperature and humidity to be high, and the metabolic waste cannot be discharged, which will irritate the local skin and cause itching and other uncomfortable symptoms.

What should I do if it is difficult to open my mouth due to the plaster ? Mastering the above methods can effectively prevent this situation from happening. Generally, a plaster should not be applied for more than 72 hours. If applied for too long, not only will the medicine lose its effectiveness, but it will also be bad for the skin. When applying plasters, avoid areas with more hair, otherwise it will not stick and will pull up hair when you tear it off, causing pain. It is also not suitable to be applied on the head and face, especially near the eyes, mouth and nose.