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What could dehydrate the right side of my face? eye doc and ent said my eye and parotid gland are irritated due to dehydration.

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? Autoimmune disease: Autoimmune disease such as sjogren's syndrome can attack the tear producing and saliva producing glands, resulting in dry eye and mouth. Try using frequent artificial tears/ mouthwash and get tested for this.

Answered 2/25/2013

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A member asked:

What could dehydrate the right side of my face? eye doc and ent said my eye and parotid gland are irritated due to dehydration.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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