COPD

COPD sufferers commonly experience breathlessness, wheezing, chest infections and coughing chest pain. These symptoms may be constant or occasional. Often brought on by strenuous exercise, fumes, smoke and dust. Sufferers find themselves gasping for breath and experience a dry mouth.

Conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis also come under the umbrella of COPD and although there is no cure, good symptom management, a healthy diet and exercise will help stabilise the condition.

Some people may be on oxygen therapy which involves having oxygen pumped from a tank through a mask covering their nose and or the mouth. As a result, these people will suffer from a dry mouth. There are saliva replacement products available to help relieve symptoms of dry mouth, most commonly these are in the form of sprays or gels, however due to the effect of the oxygen supply these can evaporate quickly and require regular re-application.

The slow release effect of XyliMelts means that the mouth is kept moist for longer and is particularly convenient to use at night for an undisturbed sleep. Although these lung conditions are incurable something as simple as managing a distressing symptom like dry mouth can make a great difference to s the quality of life.