Medication side effects Mouth breathing Dry air Dehydration Infection Candida (Thrush) can result from use of Steroids, antibiotics Herpes. Ulcerations from prior chemo/medications, underlying conditions Poorly fitting or dirty dentures What You Can Do Do not stop any medications without asking the Hospice Team Check if dentures still fit, may not as illness progresses Keep […]
Do not stop any medications without asking the Hospice Team
Check if dentures still fit, may not as illness progresses
Keep dentures clean
Keep lips moist - Chapstick, Vaseline
Can try: Xylimelts™ (available at Walgreens, Amazon)
Discuss with the Hospice Team if it is ok to use a humidifier in the room if the air is too dry
While there is a long list of medications that can dry out the mouth, it is very important to not stopany medications without asking the
Hospice Team
There are mouth swabs that are available to clean mouth when brushing teeth becomes difficult.
Ask Hospice Team
If infection is found, there are often safe and effective medications
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