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Suggest Remedy For Dry And Sticky Lips After Recovering From Flu

Hi, recently I had a very bad Flu, and now that I m better, Im having a really dry, sticky, red and yellow lips, and whenever I hydrate it, it s turns to some yellow liquid for a few seconds and then dries again, alongside a swelled gum in some areas. In addition to that, the lymph nodes under my bottom jaw are also a bit swollen and they hurt a little when I touch them, What s the problem?
Fri, 18 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.As per your query you have symptoms of dry and sticky lips after recovering from flu which could be due to dehydration and due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to suck on lemon drops, tart candies and sugar free chewing gums as it helps in stimulating salivary flow. Drink plenty of water and fluids as it will rehydrate body. Avoid using regular mouthwash as it also has a drying effect in mouth and you can use specialized mouthwash formulated for dry mouth patients like Biotene.

Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Suggest Remedy For Dry And Sticky Lips After Recovering From Flu

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern.As per your query you have symptoms of dry and sticky lips after recovering from flu which could be due to dehydration and due to poor immunity of body. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to suck on lemon drops, tart candies and sugar free chewing gums as it helps in stimulating salivary flow. Drink plenty of water and fluids as it will rehydrate body. Avoid using regular mouthwash as it also has a drying effect in mouth and you can use specialized mouthwash formulated for dry mouth patients like Biotene. Maintain a good oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari