Category: Throat
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Are you drinking enough water?
Your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. Though no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body’s need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day. Water is your body’s principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60-70 percent…
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Dryness of Mouth – Xerostomia
Dry Mouth Dry Mouth, (Oral Dryness) also known as “XEROSTOMIA”is a very common condition. It affects about one in every four to five adults, mainly women. Moreover, its prevalence increases with age, about 30-40% of the old age people suffer from oral dryness. . What are the causes of a dry mouth? A dry mouth…
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Having a cold or Flu?
Having a cold or Flu? The cold and flu are both respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different types of viruses. Flu symptoms usually come on quickly (within 3-6 hours) and consist of a fever, body aches, dry cough, and extreme tiredness. Cold symptoms are less severe and people experience a stuffy nose, productive…