I have been plagued the last two years by a swallowing problem known as globus syndrome, because it feels like there is a ball in your throat. This apparently a common problem if you have had strokes on both sides. The longer that I talk, the more annoying it becomes. After an hour or so, I am exhausted, although I am told that I sound fine.
I mentioned this problem to someone at church who has been having this same problem. "More water and chew gum." And amazingly, it works. I used to suck hard candy, which had a similarly beneficial effect (promoting saliva production), but it was hard to talk with candy in my mouth. Gum, not so much.
There's a xylitol based gum called Spry. Xylitol is natural (Nutrasweet makes me sick), plus it has an antibacterial effect on tooth decay germs. And it keeps your mouth moist.
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