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My mouth and throat feel really dry. even when i drink water it doesn't help. is there anything i can do?
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Dry mouth: Could be salivary gland atrophy. Any smoking, alcohol or mouth washes used-all these can dry the mucosal surfaces. ?menopausal. Women more prone dry eyes and decreased saliva production sometimes on autoimmune basis. Can suck on lozenges to stimulate salivary gland secretions.
Answered 12/11/2016
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