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How to stop licking my lips so they stop getting super dry?

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Mouth breathing.: If you have obstructed airway you are likely to breath through your mouth. So look for reason why you breath through your mouth good luck. Go to ENT specialist.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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