Have you ever been “that guy” sitting in a quiet theater, watching a performance and out of nowhere you get a tickle in your throat? You try to swallow it away, but it grows and grows and all of a ...

A study found decreased tear production in 90% of those with fibromyalgia. Experience has shown that dry mouth is also common, aggravating dental and digestive problems. In those who suddenly get a ...

AAV2-hAQP1 was safe and effective in treating patients with dry mouth symptoms, which is often a result of some cancer treatments like radiation, according to phase 1 study results. Treatment with ...

Q. I am 65 and my mouth is often dry. Is this a normal part of aging? What can I do about it? A. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition in which the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to ...

You know that parched, sticky feeling on your tongue or lips that can strike when you're very thirsty? If it seems to be happening every day, it could be a case of dry mouth. You may be wondering if ...

Feeling persistently dry-mouthed despite adequate hydration? You might have Xerostomia, a common condition affecting millions, often mistaken for simple dehydration. This oral health issue reduces ...

There are a lot of things that can cause dry eyes and mouth — but not many that cause these two symptoms at the same time. If you have concurrent dry eyes and mouth, this may help narrow down a ...

Cancer-treatment induced dry mouth can lead to several severe health issues. Here, Dr. Randy Kimple discusses how the side effect can lead to dental health issues, as well as other health consequences ...

Q: I'm 79 years old and in fairly good health. But I would like some information on dry mouth. Mine is very dry. Fortunately, it only happens when I wake up in the morning. Some mornings are worse ...

If your mouth is chronically dry and you've seen your doctor, she has probably probed possible causes, including medication or disease. In women, a disorder called Sjogren's syndrome is a possible ...

Sjögren’s syndrome often affects the salivary and tear glands. Dry eye is one of the most common symptoms. There’s no cure for Sjögren’s syndrome, but there are many things you can do to make the ...