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How Can Dry Mouth Along With Cough And Swollen Gums Be Treated?

Iam a healthy 80 year old male. I have a condition that won't go away. It is dry mouth, cough, phloem, sore throught, but it does not feel like ma cold. I also have swollen gums. and my back teeth rub against the inside of my mouth. thanks, Robert McGlinchey YYYY@YYYY
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Hi,

All your symptoms can be due to Dry mouth or Xerostomia that can be due to a number of causes like causes like side effect of certain medications like anti-hypertensive medication, anti-depressant and oral contraceptives, salivary gland disorders, nerve damage supplying salivary gland,long standing dehydration, Sjogrens syndrome,smoking, diabetes etc. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and treatment of underlying cause will resolve the problem. As of now you can start taking supportive treatment like chewing sugar free chewing gums as it helps in stimulating saliva flow. Saliva substitutes named "Artificial Saliva" containing methyl cellulose can be instilled multiple times in mouth for lubrication and preventing dryness. Drink plenty of water. Use specialized mouthwash to rinse the mouth like Magic mouthwash. Use chlorohexidine gel to massage over gums to reduce inflammation and swelling. Do warm saline gargles.

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How Can Dry Mouth Along With Cough And Swollen Gums Be Treated?

Hi, All your symptoms can be due to Dry mouth or Xerostomia that can be due to a number of causes like causes like side effect of certain medications like anti-hypertensive medication, anti-depressant and oral contraceptives, salivary gland disorders, nerve damage supplying salivary gland,long standing dehydration, Sjogrens syndrome,smoking, diabetes etc. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and treatment of underlying cause will resolve the problem. As of now you can start taking supportive treatment like chewing sugar free chewing gums as it helps in stimulating saliva flow. Saliva substitutes named Artificial Saliva containing methyl cellulose can be instilled multiple times in mouth for lubrication and preventing dryness. Drink plenty of water. Use specialized mouthwash to rinse the mouth like Magic mouthwash. Use chlorohexidine gel to massage over gums to reduce inflammation and swelling. Do warm saline gargles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.