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What Causes Salty Taste In Mouth In A Patient With Pneumonia?
Question: i have a salty taste in my mouth, I have had pneumonia twice over the last couple of years and recently my doctor has put me on an inhaler for bronchitis and a course of steroids,i also have a bit of soreness down my right hand side
Brief Answer:
Salty taste due to dry mouth / Xerostomia
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Salty taste with history of pneumonia and use of corticosteroid inhalers plus oral are very much connected. Inhaler use compromises oral hygiene and that is why we recommend salt water gargles or garlic water gargles after every single use of inhaler.
Apart from it dry mouth in old age is very common and some medications may play in role in drying it further leading to this salty taste. Talk to your doctor and let the rule out any medication as the likely cause for it. over-the-counter mouth rinses, artificial saliva or moisturizers will help the taste in mouth. You may be prescribed with pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac) to stimulate saliva production once ruled out for contraindication use by your doctor. Good oral hygienen to prevent cavities will also be necessary.
Sip water frequently, chew sugar free gums, use Biotene oral balance , breath through your nose, moisturize the air in the room, moisturize your lips. Avoid sweets, candies, chocolates, sugary and acidic foods, spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine etc as these worsen the taste in the mouth.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Salty taste due to dry mouth / Xerostomia
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Salty taste with history of pneumonia and use of corticosteroid inhalers plus oral are very much connected. Inhaler use compromises oral hygiene and that is why we recommend salt water gargles or garlic water gargles after every single use of inhaler.
Apart from it dry mouth in old age is very common and some medications may play in role in drying it further leading to this salty taste. Talk to your doctor and let the rule out any medication as the likely cause for it. over-the-counter mouth rinses, artificial saliva or moisturizers will help the taste in mouth. You may be prescribed with pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac) to stimulate saliva production once ruled out for contraindication use by your doctor. Good oral hygienen to prevent cavities will also be necessary.
Sip water frequently, chew sugar free gums, use Biotene oral balance , breath through your nose, moisturize the air in the room, moisturize your lips. Avoid sweets, candies, chocolates, sugary and acidic foods, spicy foods, alcohol and caffeine etc as these worsen the taste in the mouth.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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