[Fwd: Saliva]

[KEN CLEMENTS <kenclements@xxxxxxxx>]

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• To: PARKINSSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
• Subject: Saliva
• From: KEN CLEMENTS <kenclements@xxxxxxxx>
• Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 12:15:01 -0400
• Organization: @Home Network Member

To Connie and other 'Saliva Sufferers':-

In response to a recent query about a saliva buildup which is ecute
first thing in the morning, I found a solution a few months ago through
an appointment with an Eye,Ear & Nose specialist in Ottawa. He diagnosed
my condition as a bad case of dry mouth. Apparently the tissues in the
nose and throat are normally lubricated daily with as much as a litre of
saliva , which is reduced dramatically for a person with Parkinson's.
He recommended the use of a nasal spray which clears and moisturizes the
nasal and throat cavities. He mentionned that various products are
available over the counter without a prescription. The one which he
recommended, and which I have found effective, is a spray called
HYDRAsense. It contains mainly sea water and no harmful preservatives.
The bottle is accompanied with a patented applicator which is specially
designed to fit comfortably into the nostrils.
My GP also recommended the use of HYDRAsense. He also recommended
another non irritating nasal spray called Salinex which is less
expensive. I have not tried it.
Hope this helps!

<kenclements@xxxxxxxx>

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