How can someone with Sjrogren’s syndrome decrease swollen parotid glands without prescription drugs?
Author: Anyone know?
I've heard lemon drops (or anything sour) can decrease enlarged/swollen saliva/parotid glands?
Please help.
Anyone know?
I've heard lemon drops (or anything sour) can decrease enlarged/swollen saliva/parotid glands?
Please help.
Keep your mouth moist by sipping small amounts of water during the day (carry a small water bottle when away from home). However, excessive sips of water can reduce the oral mucus film and increase symptoms.
Avoid frequent intake of acidic beverages (such as most carbonated and sports replenishment drinks). Drink water while eating to aid chewing and swallowing. Caffeine can increase the sensation of oral dryness; be aware that many soft drinks contain caffeine.
Salivary secretion can be increased by chewing gum containing no sugar or sucking sugarfree hard candies or a cherry pit. Xylitol is a desirable sweetener present in some chewing gums and hard candies which has been shown to help prevent dental decay.