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What can i eat if i have a salty taste in my mouth?

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Number of causes: Salty taste in the mouth could be due to a number of issues:Dehydration, side effect of some medications, salivary gland diseases like Sjorgen, Salivary gland infection, post nasal drainage, sinus infection or allergies. Consult your MD.

Dr Machanic and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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