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About thick saliva buildup........

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My wife does not yet have a problem of excess saliva but does have the issue of thick saliva. We've stopped the milk products because they can cause saliva to thicken. Does anyone have suggestions to combat thick saliva (not excess saliva we know what to do for that). Thanks in advance for your help.

Hugs, Jimbo

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NannaB

Hi Jimbo,

I give my husband pineapple juice which does seem to help thin saliva a bit. I am eagerly awaiting other replies to your post as well, hoping there may be something even better.

Best wishes

Nanna B

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dorothy-thompson

Hi jimandsharynp

We use pineapple juice and dark grape juice, which my husband particularly enjoys with his evening meal, it is a bit on the sweet side, but it gives the illusion of a nice glass of red wine!

But ironically just plain old cold tap water does the trick also, and it's free - well up to a point.

I hope you find something that works because it is another thing that makes life harder for the patient.

Kind regards

Dorothy T

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peterjones

hi jumbo well mate ive always said use dark grape juice that's what usually gets rid of mine but if your wife is a diabetic read content first hope this does some good for her, its worth a try and it is quite reasonably priced if she doesn't like it, you can always hop into yourself, its quite a nice drink peter jones queensland Australia psp sufferer

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cabbagecottage

Off out to buy some red grape juice . Did try it one time but didn't find it that helpful if at first you don't succeed !!!!!!

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Kathy

Plenty of water is a good tip! And if all else fails talk to your doctor about mucolytic medications such as carbocisteine.

K

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