[Dysphagia] Dry mouth

[MJTarran at doh.health.nsw.gov.au (Mary-Ellen Tarrant)]

Hi Trish,

Have you tried oral balance artificial saliva (Biotene)? It's a gel and
very effective for dry oral cavity. There may also be other brands on
the market.

Regards,

Mary-Ellen

Mary-Ellen Tarrant
Senior Speech Pathologist
Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific H'way
St Leonards NSW 2065
PH: (02) 99267741
FAX: (02) 99266568
mjtarran@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

>>> Tricia Clark <Tricia.Clark@cootharinga.org.au> 06/10/05 04:05PM
>>>
Hello everyone
 
Just wondering if someone may be able to assist me.  I have a client
who
is PEG fed and is NBM due to severe dysphagia.  She has had her PEG
since approx. 1999.  It has been raised by staff that she often gets a
very dry mouth (and throat).
 
I know that research has suggested ice chips in the past, do you know
if
this is still considered a 'safe' thing to do considering she has
severe
dysphagia .  Could someone provide any other suggestions.  I have
tried
wetting lips, however staff report that this doesn't satisfy the 'dry'
throat (obviously).
 
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Trish
 

Tricia Clark

Speech Pathologist

Cootharinga Society of North Queensland

Ph: 07 4759 2018

Fax: 07 4779 9443
Email: Tricia.Clark@cootharinga.org.au 
Web: www.cootharinga.org.au <http://www.cootharinga.org.au/> 

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