Dry mouth (xerostomia) is often due to the side effect of certain medications or aging issues or as a result of radiation therapy for cancer. Medicines for high blood pressure, anxiety, antihistamines, decongestant or pain killers commonly cause dryness of mouth. Many older people experience dry mouth as they age. It can be due to certain health conditions, such as
diabetes, stroke, yeast infection in your mouth or due to any autoimmune disease.
Drinking alcohol and smoking or chewing tobacco can increase dry mouth symptoms.
Next Steps
Sip water throughout the day to keep your mouth moisturised, you can chew
sugar free gums, breath through your nose not mouth. Try to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, antihistamines, sugary food and drinks.
Health Tips
You can try Homoeopathic treatment for your condition as it gives permanent results without any side effects in these type of conditions.