How to Use dry mouth in a Sentence

dry mouth

noun
  • This can lead to better airflow, less snoring, and less dry mouth.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Dry Mouth Ginseng can sometimes lead to dry mouth.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026
  • Common ones include dry mouth, red eyes, and feeling kind of foggy in the brain.
    — Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
  • The most common are dry mouth, diarrhea, or low blood pressure.
    — All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Plus, dentists weigh in on how to treat dry mouth quickly and effectively.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Some users have reported side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, and changes in appetite.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 Oct. 2023
  • These may include dry mouth, drowsiness, and reduced appetite, among others.
    — Valerie Butler, Essence, 19 May 2025
  • The dry mouth that can accompany smoking weed is also a risk factor.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
  • The most common issue is very dry eyes, often accompanied by dry mouth.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Signs of dehydration include fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, and dark urine.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
  • For dry mouth, dipping food in sauce or gravy and sipping water throughout the day may help with swallowing.
    — Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Along with other health effects, smoking tobacco can also lead to dry mouth.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
  • However, waking up to dry mouth and lips may feel unavoidable — even for droolers.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Less than 10 percent of Zyrtec poppers will wind up with dry mouth, says Boomershine.
    — Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Those taking it should be aware that some mild side effects such as drowsiness, dry mouth, or changes in appetite have been reported.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Look out for dry mouth, skin, and diapers in kids and adults who cannot communicate their discomfort.
    — Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 27 July 2023
  • This is likely due to the drug’s various side effects, such as frequent urination and dry mouth.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • It’s characterized by dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue.
    — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • High blood sugar can cause sleep issues, fatigue, dizziness, thirst, dry mouth, and frequent urination.
    — Kelly Wood, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Many older people take multiple medications that have dry mouth as a side effect.
    — R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Along with other negative health effects, smoking stains your teeth and causes dry mouth, raising gum disease risk.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Apr. 2025
  • This process may help your mouth hold onto moisture, possibly preventing or relieving dry mouth.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Other symptoms include dry mouth and frequent urination (polyuria).
    — Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Severe dehydration follows, evident in lethargy, dry mouth and lips, doughy skin and weak cries.
    — Dr. Rahul K. Parikh, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Sweating due to high heat can lead to dehydration, causing dizziness, headaches, dry mouth, and other symptoms.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Signs of underhydration include fatigue, headaches, dry mouth, darker urine, and thirst.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2026
  • Common, milder symptoms of dehydration include a feeling of thirst, dry mouth, headaches, and fatigue.
    — Hannah Harper, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Chemo mouth can also cause xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, as well as a metallic taste, which can disrupt appetite.
    — Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The usual culprits consist of a dry mouth, throbbing headache, aching fatigue, and potentially a bout of nausea.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Addressing the underlying cause of dry mouth should lead to complete recovery.
    — Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Jan. 2025

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