dry mouth
noun
: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.
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Most people who use a PPI experience only mild side effects, such as dry mouth or headaches, or none at all.
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Along with other health effects, smoking tobacco can also lead to dry mouth.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Offer the patient plenty of fluids and watch for signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, little to no urine output, sunken eyes, and extreme fussiness or sleepiness.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Limiting these beverages can help prevent dry mouth and dehydration.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
Along with other health effects, smoking tobacco can also lead to dry mouth.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Offer the patient plenty of fluids and watch for signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, little to no urine output, sunken eyes, and extreme fussiness or sleepiness.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
Limiting these beverages can help prevent dry mouth and dehydration.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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