Suggest Treatment For Thick Saliva Causing Difficulty Swallowing

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: when your salvia is real think and u feel u cant swallow

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This could be due to dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
Thick saliva causing swallowing difficulty could be due to many causes. This could be due to dehydration, secondary to usage of certain medications like antihistamines, decongestants, pain medications, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, Smoking or chewing tobacco could also cause this symptom.
I recommend the following.
1) Drink plenty of water, and take a water bottle with you when you leave home. Drinking lots of fluids helps thin mucus.
2) Avoid coffee or tea and junk foods.
3) Lemon drops might help you to relieve your symptoms.
4) Avoid alcoholic, acidic drinks and tobacco.
If the symptoms persist, i recommend you to consult your doctor for through clinical examination and evaluation.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a speedy recovery and good health.
Regards,
Dr.Paparaja S. MBBS, MS

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