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How Can Thickened Saliva In The Mouth Be Reduced?

I HAD TONGUE CANCER & THEY CUT 5/6 OR MY TONGUE OUT APPRO. 2 YEARS AGO. FOR THE PAST MONTH OR SO THE SALIVA HAS GOTTEN REAL THICK & I CAN T TALK WITHOUT MY MOUTH FILLING & I MEAN FILLING W/SALIVA & ME SPITTING ALL OVER THE PLACE. WHAT IS SOMETHING OTC THAT I CAN TAKE &/OR DO TO HELP DRY IT UP SOME?
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Good evening. It is a common problem after the treatment of tongue cancer. U can have frequent sips of water to keen your tongue moist or you can take artificial saliva available in the pharmacy.
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How Can Thickened Saliva In The Mouth Be Reduced?

Good evening. It is a common problem after the treatment of tongue cancer. U can have frequent sips of water to keen your tongue moist or you can take artificial saliva available in the pharmacy.