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What's causing your dry mouth ? Proper hydration can help to relieve symptoms

If you have ever experienced a persistent sticky, cottony dry feeling in your mouth, difficulty swallowing or tasting food, and constant sore throat or hoarseness - you are probably suffering from a dry mouth also known as xerostomia. The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) estimates that nearly 4 million people suffer from persistent dry mouth. And women are affected nine times more frequently than men. Dry mouth can result as a side effect from a host of medications used to treat pain, allergies, obesity, diarrhea, nausea, asthma, and even Parkinson's disease and lymphoma. According to (AAOM), there are more...

Four Ways to Naturally Quench Persistent Dry Mouth

Let's face it, persistent dry mouth isn't ranked on the list of medical conditions that are considered severe illnesses, but if you have ever woken up in the morning with a sore throat, numbness on your tongue and cottonmouth, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Dry mouth also known as xerostomia in medical terms results from an inadequate production saliva. While it is not a disease, dry mouth is a common symptom of a medical disorder or a side effect that occurs from medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics, and many others. Saliva plays a critical role...

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