Dry Mouth

[LawH1512]

Hi all, just been put on a new inhaler for my COPD, Doctor given me Spiriva Respimat and I've been having dry mouth and dry throat, almost to the point of losing my voice since using Spiriva. Has anyone got any solutions or tips how to deal with this, any advice would really be helpful.

[megannell]

" Hello to you LawH1512.. I have been using A spivara for 4 years now ...and like you sufferd a dry mouth and hourse voice untill I started to rince my mouth out after each use... For me it worked..good luck to you with trying it. Megan..."

[LawH1512 in reply to megannell]

Thank you megannell, it's great how keeping it to simple rinse can work the best. Thanks for the tip.

[Tounge]

Drink plenty of water and swill mouth out after using hope that's helpful

[Hidden in reply to Tounge]

Thanks !!

[LawH1512 in reply to Tounge]

Hi Tounge, thanks seems to be the best solution.

[Ergendl]

I carry a bottle of water with me everywhere and sip it as soon as my mouth starts to feel dry. I also use Xylimelts sometimes at night, to stop waking up with a mouth like the bottom of a parrot's cage.

[dpcaretaker]

Been on spiriva 10 years+ remember to rinse after every use and keep a bottle of water/juice available. Tangy fruit sweets or a packet of mints will also refresh the mouth when you're out and about if you haven't got fluid immediately available. Hope this helps and best of luck with your spireva. It's been a life saver to me.

[LawH1512 in reply to dpcaretaker]

Thanks, great tips.

[hallentine47]

I have been using this inhaler for 3 years and like you suffered a dry mouth and hoarse voice until Started rinsing my mouth thoroughly and gargling. Give it a try.

[LawH1512 in reply to hallentine47]

Thank you hallentine47.