How can I manage dry mouth during cancer treatment?
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Intermountain Healthcare answered:To manage dry mouth:
• Drink 8 to 12 cups of liquid daily.
• Add sauces, gravies, or salad dressings to foods.
• Stimulate your saliva with sweet or tart foods and drinks, or by
sucking on hard candy or chewing gum. (But don’t try this if you have
a sore mouth or throat.)
• Keep your lips moist with lip balm.To manage dry mouth: • Drink 8 to 12 cups of liquid daily. • Add sauces, gravies, or salad dressings to foods. • Stimulate your saliva with sweet or tart foods and drinks, or by... More

