Dry breathing is the sensation you feel when you are about to vomit but nothing comes out of your mouth. This condition is generally experienced by pregnant women, although it can happen to anyone. Dry breath usually goes away on its own, but if it occurs frequently, it is best to seek medical attention immediately. Fortunately, in most cases, this condition can be cured easily with the help of home remedies or simple remedies. To find out what options are available to you, start reading Step 1 below.
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Part 1 of 3: With Household Care
Step 1. Drink plenty of fluids
One of the main causes of dry breath is that there is not enough fluid circulating in your body, leading to fluid imbalance. So, the best course of action you can take is to drink plenty of fluids. Remember the rule: drink at least 8-12 glasses of water every day. Sports drinks with electrolytes are also great for correcting this imbalance.
- If you can't tolerate fluids because of a bad taste in your mouth, rehydrate gradually - start by sipping water, apple juice, or mint tea a little at a time.
- Dehydration from dry breath causes many problems. With the loss of mucus, your body sends signals to your heart to work harder and also to your kidneys to double your performance. When vital organs are overworked, the sequel can cause them to stop working completely, which, in the worst cases, can lead to death.
Step 2. Eat something sweet to keep your blood sugar levels normal
Low blood sugar (or hypoglycemia) is a signal that your body is missing some of the nutrients you need to function fully. This can cause dry breath and also serve as a warning. Fortunately, this condition can be quickly corrected by eating a popsicle or candy.
Keeping your blood sugar levels in check not only prevents hypoglycemia and dry breath but also keeps you focused. Eating something sweet will bring glucose to your brain and will also help carry oxygen to your blood so that blood can circulate properly to different parts of your body
Step 3. Eat tasteless foods, such as toast or soda crackers
These dry, light, tasteless foods decrease the sensitivity of the sense of taste on the tongue, thereby relieving dry breath, relieving a bad taste in your mouth, and may prevent nausea/dry breath from getting worse. These foods should be soft, not spicy, and low in fiber. Good sources for tasteless foods include:
- Soup, broth, bouillon
- Cereals (oatmeal, cream of wheat, corn flakes)
- Pudding and custard
- Egg
- Know
- Toast bread
- Soda cracker
Step 4. Eat food in small portions but with frequent frequency
Eating a lot of food in a short period of time can cause dry breath or even complete vomiting. Instead of eating 3 full meals a day, divide each serving in half and make a plan for 6 meals – you eat the same amount of food, just all day long.
Don't let your stomach be empty. It is also associated with maintaining your blood sugar levels, as well as reducing pressure on your gastric sphincter. Although an empty stomach also triggers dry breath, hypoglycemia should also be taken seriously because it can also cause many other problems such as lightheadedness and nausea
Step 5. Stop consuming caffeine
Caffeine is a strong and addictive stimulant that our bodies can easily respond to. Since caffeine is a strong chemical, it can cause the gastrointestinal tract to become hyperactive, leading to dry breath and vomiting if too much is consumed. To prevent this, keep your caffeine intake not to exceed 250 mg per day.
Coffee, tea, and chocolate aren't the only foods that contain caffeine. Look at the labels on each product you consume to see how much caffeine it contains
Step 6. Consume something cold
Cold drinks reduce stimulation of the gastrointestinal system. If you opt for something sugary, that's two advantages in one meal. However, make sure you only consume what you can tolerate. Start small and increase if you can. Good examples include:
- Cold soda without caffeine
- Ice cubes (put them in your mouth and let them melt)
- Popsicle
- Sherbet (a cold and sweet dessert)
- Frozen Yogurt Popsicle
Part 2 of 3: With Medical Treatment
Step 1. Take an antihistamine (Benadryl)
These medications are taken to treat allergy symptoms caused by triggers that "also" can cause vomiting. Taking antihistamines will help with the pain caused by histamine in cases where you are dehydrated from dry breath. A tablet or two of an antihistamine such as Benadryl should help stop the urge to vomit.
Histamine is actually a very important messenger chemical in the brain. Histamine also regulates water intake and also regulates dryness in the body. When histamine flares up due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines become useful
Step 2. Consider taking anti-vomiting/nausea medications
Medications such as Bonine and phenothiazine can be taken to help calm the gastric contents in your stomach and help stop vomiting. These medications should be taken once a day or as needed when symptoms appear. Talk to your doctor about what is right for you – the dose depends on the severity of your condition.
Phenothiazines (Compazine and Phenergan) block dopamine receptors that trigger the neurotransmitter that causes the gag reflex. Once this neurotransmitter is blocked, dry breathing will likely stop
Step 3. Discuss with your doctor about anti-anxiety medications
Quite clearly, anxiety causes stress. When you are stressed, a set of symptoms appear, which can lead to dry breath. Taking Ativan or Xanax when needed or during an anxiety attack can be very helpful if you suspect stress is causing your dry breath.
Alprazolam (Xanax) is usually prescribed at a dose of 0.25 mg three times daily for brief anxiety attacks. However, determining the appropriate dose of anxiolytics (anti-anxiety drugs) should be at the discretion of your psychiatrist. These medications are “lowers” and need to be taken with caution as they slow and decrease everything from heart rate to organ function, etc
Step 4. Also consider alternative treatments, such as acupuncture
Sometimes alternative treatments such as acupuncture and acupressure are also considered effective against dry breath, especially in pregnant women. The principle involved here is that when the energy is out of balance, disease will arise. In order to restore balance, certain points need to be stimulated to reduce the frequency of dry breath, as well as relax the gastrointestinal tract. This is when acupuncture comes into play.
If you don't like needles, consider acupressure or deep muscle massage. Tell your masseuse that you are interested in a method of relieving pressure points to improve your health
Part 3 of 3: Preventing Future Dry Breath
Step 1. Hydrate before consuming alcohol
Before a night of drinking, try to drink at least 750 ml of water, or as much as you can tolerate. Drinking plenty of water before drinking alcohol prevents you from becoming severely dehydrated. With enough water in your system, the alcohol will be diluted and its absorption will slow down, thereby delaying the negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption, such as vomiting and dry breath.
If you drink too much alcohol, it replaces water in your body, making you dehydrated. Eventually, you'll be throwing up until there's nothing left. That's when you start experiencing dry breath. With more water in your system, dry breath can be avoided
Step 2. Eat foods that are high in fat
Fat reduces the absorption of alcohol in your body. This method also works the same way by drinking more water. This method slows down the absorption of alcohol by the body thereby delaying its effects. However, there is a difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats. The following are some sources of fat that will keep you feeling energized and healthy:
- Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring
- Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
- Olive oil, grapeseed oil and flaxseed oil
- Avocado
Step 3. Relax
Anxiety and stress are things we all experience. People who have difficulty dealing with stress experience signs and symptoms in the body that are supposed to be physiological. It is a defense mechanism against “conversion” type stress and anxiety. Nausea, vomiting, and dry breath occur without a definite cause. To avoid all of this, stay relaxed!
In addition to taking anxiolytics, do yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises as part of your routine. If you don't like it all, take a vacation. Even if it's just half an hour of “me-time,” it helps
Step 4. Avoid triggers such as bad odors
Bad odors and nausea can make you experience dry breath. Common odors that make you nauseous include cigarettes, perfume, and the smell of certain foods. These should all be avoided if you are particularly sensitive to smells, light and sound. If you can't avoid it, wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth, or just use a handkerchief.
Smell triggers dry breath by sending too many chemical stimuli to the brain. Your olfactory/olfactory system is in close contact with your digestive system, causing the urge to vomit
Step 5. Don't move
Many people feel like throwing up when they have motion sickness. This happens when what we see doesn't align with what our bodies think of as our position. Just driving along windy roads can trigger this condition, as can being on a boat, roller coaster, or any other rock-bottom, up-and-down experience.
- Try not to listen to people talking about motion sickness. For unknown reasons, someone who listens to people talking that they have motion sickness will experience the same thing as well. It's like yawning – sometimes contagious.
- To combat this, look at a stationary object (example: the horizon line) when traveling on any transport. Sedentary scenery does not stimulate the brain, thereby reducing dry breath.
Tips
- If your dry breath can't be completely cured with household treatments, it's better to see a doctor for a prescription medication that can treat the symptoms.
- High-fat, spicy, and raw foods should be avoided during this condition to avoid further gastrointestinal problems.
