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Why does my throat gets very dry all of a sudden? i drink plenty of water. it happens for a few days and then goes away. water doesn't help either.
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Talk with your doc: Talk with your doc about: stuffy nose (hay fever, sinus infection, cold) can cause mouth breathing that dries out your mouth. High sugar can cause dehydration. Sjogren's syndrome can also cause dry mouth. Good luck!
Answered 7/5/2012
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