Dry mouth

[norris3]

Is there anyone on oxygen and also use resmed. I have copd/brochectasis, been on doxy and steroids last few week, finished on 4/1/17. I'm on oxygen 24hrs. I take azythromicin 3 days week. My mouth has been very dry in morning it's stuck!! it takes awhile to be able to swallow and open mouth. Any advise pls.

norris3

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I can only suggest chewing gum (sugar free). Cheque with your GP to see if any of the oral sprays are safe to use with oxygen. x

[norris3]

Thanks for replying. It's during night when I awake that my mouth is so dry. ☹️

[2greys]

Oxygen is a known desiccant (drying agent), you may need a humidifier attached to your oxygen supply. I am sure one of the oxygen users here will be along soon to offer you advice.

[Watfordgirl]

If your problem is night-time and when you wake, a humidifier box to run with your BiPAP machine will sort it. ResMed make one so have a word with whoever gave you the machine at your hospital.

Excuse the brief reply - not at my best just now.

Sue x

[norris3 in reply to Watfordgirl]

I have a humidifiers box, it doesn't happen all the time I can't understand why. I've got appointment at oxygen clinic next month was thinking if anyone had same problem on here. to compère.

Thanks for the reply hoping you're feeling better by now. X norris3

[judydorney in reply to norris3]

I use Biotene either gel in a tube or a spray bottle. I use it (the gel )before settling down to sleep and always when I first wake to unglue my tongue from the roof of my mouth. Hope this helps as it's the only thing that has worked for me. Hope everyone has a better health year. Judydorney

[norris3 in reply to judydorney]

Hi. Thanks for replying. I'd never heard of biotene have just ordered on line now, hoping that it will be of some help. 👍

[norris3 in reply to norris3]

Been using Biotene last two night, what a difference it has made, that for recommendation.

[Danna]

I know how you feel, it is not the oxygen actually it is your medication. I use oxygen at bedtime, but my meds and RA causes Dry mouth, I also have Dry Eyes. Use Biotine or have a bottle of water near you. Good luck, it is a pain in the butt.