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Dry throat and nasal passages even though drinking close to 45oz of water per day. causing constant coughing. have had for close to a month now. ?
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Xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sugar and breaks up biofilm in the body. That's where germs mulitply. It is found in a nasal spray called xlear (pronounced "clear") and in chewing gum called spry. Pleasant tasting too! See doc also.
Answered 5/30/2016
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