How to Use dry mouth in a Sentence
dry mouth
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And, for good reason: Not only does a dry mouth signify a lack of fluids, but also that your immune system is becoming weakened.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Less than 10 percent of Zyrtec poppers will wind up with dry mouth, says Boomershine.
—Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 15 Apr. 2023
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The most common are dry mouth, diarrhea, or low blood pressure.
—All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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Some users have reported side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, and changes in appetite.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
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Those taking it should be aware that some mild side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or changes in appetite have been reported.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
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Look out for dry mouth, skin, and diapers in kids and adults who cannot communicate their discomfort.
—Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 27 July 2023
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However, waking up to dry mouth and lips may feel unavoidable — even for droolers.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Aug. 2023
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Common side effects may include drowsiness or dry mouth.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023
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High blood sugar can cause sleep issues, fatigue, dizziness, thirst, dry mouth, and frequent urination.
—Kelly Wood, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
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Some people also develop dry mouth while taking an SSRI, so keeping fluids up can help that, too.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 25 June 2024
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People with a stomach bug can also have signs of dehydration, like headache, lightheadedness, and dry mouth.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 2 June 2024
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Warning signs of dehydration include fatigue and dry mouth.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
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Some surgeons have raised concerns about dry mouth resulting from submandibular gland reduction, but Drs.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 1 May 2024
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Besides its trademark of a whooping cough, pertussis can cause nervousness, dry mouth and nausea, among other symptoms.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 17 May 2024
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Symptoms of dehydration include fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth and throat, and decreased urination, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 3 Mar. 2023
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Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent peeing and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2023
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Signs of dehydration, including: dry mouth and throat, infrequent peeing and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024
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Other symptoms can include thirst, headache, dry mouth, lightheadedness, weakness and muscle cramps.
—Justin Miller Communications Specialist Alabama Cooperative Extension System, al, 29 Aug. 2023
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For example, poor saliva production due to dehydration leads to dry mouth, which can cause bad breath (halitosis).5 Itchiness is a symptom of dry skin, which could be due to dehydration.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024
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Additionally, side effects of cancer treatments, most notably chemotherapy, can cause dry mouth, which is an oral health risk factor.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 28 Sep. 2023
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But upset stomach, fatigue, frequent urination, dry mouth, and dizziness can occur.
—Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
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People with periodontal disease also have a greater risk of having a stroke or heart attack, and even seemingly low-stakes issues like dry mouth are intertwined with a higher risk of death, in general.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 19 Oct. 2023
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Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat, infrequent urination and feeling dizzy when standing up.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
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Other signs of salmonella infection include vomiting and signs of dehydration like feeling dizzy when standing up and having a dry mouth and throat.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
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People should watch for signs of severe dehydration, including dry mouth, feeling thirsty, dark/concentrated urine, and dizziness.
—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2023
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Signs of dehydration may include a dry mouth, dizziness, confusion, lightheadedness and headaches.
—Abigail Gruskin, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
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However, as with any supplement or edible product, some people may experience mild side effects such as dry mouth or slight drowsiness.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
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Frequent, ongoing diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which might show up as dry mouth, dizziness, excessive thirst, no urination or dark urine, or weakness.
—Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
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Symptoms of dehydration include: decrease in urination dry mouth and throat feeling dizzy when standing up Children who are dehydrated may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 22 Feb. 2023
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It’s known to produce feelings of euphoria, with other common side effects including sedation, confusion and dry mouth.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
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