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Have you tried any of the OTC products for dry mouth? I haven’t personally used them, but a woman in my old book club had Sjogren’s (autoimmune causing dry mouth, eyes, etc) and used one.
I do have a dry mouth, but it’s more likely due to large dose antihistamines for another issue. I sip most of day, chew sugar free gum, etc. I know it’s frowned upon, but I sip hot water (in winter) while I neb.
I really am a believer in benefits of the hypertonic saline. I know it’s just anecdotal and may be coincidence, but it sure seems to keep me from picking up all my grands’ bugs, which was big issue before I started it.
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Try Ricola sugar free lemon drops during the day and Xylimelt slightly sweet tabs that attach to your teeth with saliva. Both really help alleviate dry mouth.
@pacathy yes I’ve tried them all and none seem to help at all. I hate not nebulizing but this very dry mouth in not only very annoying but fear for possible damage that dry mouth can cause.
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Hi@pacathy, I agree with your last paragraph and your statement about taking antihistamines for other reasons causing a dry mouth. But the nebulizing routine is a big factor for me in keeping the bugs away. Since 2023, I have not had a cold or flu since I began to nebulize Albuterol and then Hypertonic Saline 3% plus Aerobika.
Nebulizing did not prevent Covid and an allergic to reaction to dust and possible mold but I'm going to check with my primary for some tips concerning the dry mouth and also follow your tip about sipping warm water.
Thanks,
Flo@frankie160