Ice chips

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Ice chips are small pieces of ice, usually smaller than ice cubes. They are often recommended before surgery or an invasive medical procedure. They may help to prevent oral mucositis or mouth sores associated with high-dose chemotherapy.[1]

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  1. ^ "Side Effects of Cancer Treatment: Mouth Sores or Mucositis". Cancerconnect. Archived from the original on 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2019-11-25.