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I have very dry mouth for a long time and a very salty mouth why would this be my medications are not causing this?
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Start by: Consulting with your primary care physician who can take a complete and thorough medical history, personally examine you, and try to determine the cause. There are many medical conditions that can cause this.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Dry mouth xerostomia: There are many causes of dry mouth (xerostomia) including: mouth breathing, OSA, certain medications, smoking and systemic illnesses (diabetes). Some causes are easily correctable, others are more difficult to treat. Taking good history may be helpful to find the cause and can be of significant value when treating dry mouth symptoms.
Answered 6/1/2015
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