How do I limit my salivation?
August 20, 2006 9:37 AM Subscribe
This may be odd, but how do I stop from salivating as much? I don't mean in regards to seeing food, but in general. I find that I can breath easier when my mouth is dry, which may be something to do with how the esophagus works.
Some things that tend to help, but aren't satisfactory:
Some things that tend to help, but aren't satisfactory:
- Smoking - dries out the mouth, but doesn't help the breathing problem.
- Spitting - helps temporarily, but it's just gross.
- Mouth breathing - helps but makes me look like a mouth-breather.
- Coffee/booze - dehydrates my body, but would rather not be over-caffeinated and drunk all the time.
If it's a big problem you could take an anticholinergic.
posted by lunchbox at 10:35 AM on August 20, 2006
posted by lunchbox at 10:35 AM on August 20, 2006
One thing to keep in mind is that a dry mouth could increase your risk of cavities.
posted by Ø at 12:04 PM on August 21, 2006
posted by Ø at 12:04 PM on August 21, 2006
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posted by Zosia Blue at 10:29 AM on August 20, 2006