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I feel dryness in the left side of the throat. it is not going away even after drinking water/juices. There is no pain but just a constant dry feeling. Am i Dying?
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Hello there, Sip water or sugar-free drinks or suck ice chips throughout the day to moisten your mouth, and drink water during meals to aid chewing and swallowing...Chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free hard candies. Try over-the-counter saliva substitutes that contain carboxymethylcellulose .. Breathe through your nose, not your mouth. ..Add moisture to the air at night with a room humidifier...Moisturize your lips to soothe dry or cracked areas.
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