dry mouth
noun
: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry
The medication can cause dry mouth.
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This can lead to better airflow, less snoring, and less dry mouth.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when the upper airway is blocked while sleeping, and its symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, dry mouth and daytime sleepiness, the National Council on Aging reports.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Dehydration contributes to headaches, body aches, dry mouth, and fatigue associated with hangovers.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Among other health effects, tobacco smoke causes dry mouth, which allows bacteria to develop and do damage.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when the upper airway is blocked while sleeping, and its symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, dry mouth and daytime sleepiness, the National Council on Aging reports.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Dehydration contributes to headaches, body aches, dry mouth, and fatigue associated with hangovers.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Among other health effects, tobacco smoke causes dry mouth, which allows bacteria to develop and do damage.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Dry mouth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dry%20mouth. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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