Handbook for Mortals : Managing Other Symptoms

Mouth Dryness

Mouth dryness can be very uncomfortable. Here are some ways to relieve it:

• Use commercial products or liquid vitamin E to ease chapped lips.
• Use mouth swabs moistened with water or suck on hard, sugar-free candy to relieve your dry mouth. Some new chewing gums designed especially to deal with dry mouth might help; ask your pharmacist for a pack.
• Brush your teeth or use mouth sponges to clean your teeth, mouth, and tongue.
• Use only alcohol-free or low alcohol formula mouthwashes. Alcohol and petroleum-based products can be very drying and should be used with care, if at all.

Other symptoms:

• Shortness of breath
• Digestive system problems
• Bed sores
• Fatigue
• Depression and anxiety
• Confusion

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