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Why would i get a dry mouth and red eyes when i smoke?

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BY PRODUCTS: The smoke contains products that irritate the eyes and block the salivary glands in the mouth.

Answered 5/3/2013

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A member asked:

Why would i get a dry mouth and red eyes when i smoke?

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Dr. Peter Karsant answered

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