Aromatherapy Versus Gum Chewing on Preoperative Anxiety

Three drops of the designated blend aromatherapy (ginger \& lavender) will be placed on a 2-inch by 2-inch impermeable, backed gauze pad and patient will be asked to inhale deeply and simulate like chewing gum for 5 minutes.

Patients will chew gum (sugar free) and inhale deeply with inert gauze for 5 minutes.

Patients will inhale deeply with inert gauze and simulate like chewing gum for 5 minutes.