my mouth does not seem to produce syliva when i breath through it when it is open it gets very dry and sore. If my mouth is closed and i am breathing through my nose it produces syliva without any problem and find this difficult to understand . this has only occurred in the last few months and have to have water with me constantly.??????????????????
2007-02-12 06:16:26 · 15 answers · asked by shaurus b 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
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2007-02-12 06:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's completely normal.
You aren't really supposed to breathe in through your mouth (exhaling through your mouth, no problem).
The air passing through your mouth when you're breathing in is drying out your mouth. When your mouth is closed, there is no air to dry you out, and the saliva has no problem.
If you can inhale through your nose, do it and it'll help stop the dry-mouth. If you can't (your nose is stuffy, etc.) consider getting THAT fixed.
2007-02-12 06:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably are having problem with your adenoids. Some orthodontists believe that chronic mouth breathing from large tonsils and adenoids causes improper alignment of the teeth (malocclusion). Chronic enlargement and infection of the adenoids may lead to infection of the air passages around the nose (sinusitis) or nasal drainage/obstruction, and/or may affect the Eustachian tube of the ear, leading to chronic ear infections.
See your ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat.) doctor. Since your mouth is open the air dries your saliva. I hope this helps, please let me know.
Hope you will get better.
2007-02-12 06:26:47 · answer #3 · answered by iraqidesertmp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just have a problem with dry mouth. Medications can cause dry mouth. See an ear, nose and throat MD (ENT).
2007-02-12 06:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mary O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you are not drinking enough water to begin with. try drinking water before this ever happens, if your body is dehydrated then syliva is one of the first things to start to dry right after your lips
2007-02-12 06:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by MATTHEW B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a syndrome which can cause dry mouth 'Sjogrens syndrome' - this can be tested for with a simple blood test - I think. It may not be that and I am sure there are other causes as well but its probably best to visit your doctor to be sure.
2007-02-12 06:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by gorse9 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The air that you are breathing through your MOUTH is drying out your mouth, that's why.
2007-02-12 06:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by jaschem728 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's just getting dried out by breathing thru your mouth. Probably esp. dry since it's winter.
2007-02-12 06:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you on any prescription medication? Some can cause dry mouth, If not check with your doctor and look into salivatory glands.
2007-02-12 06:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am the same. Been like it for years. Perhaps we get used to it after a while. ALWAYS a good thing to ask the doctor, though!
2007-02-12 06:19:41 · answer #10 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get 2 a GP/Doc/MD.
sounds like something they would understand.
until then ensure u r hydrated, nothing bad in keeping ur water topped up.
but make that appointment.
2007-02-12 06:19:45 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋