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... may start a fire! Avoid allergens that may make your shortness of breath worse. Use lip balm on dry lips. Remember: if you’ re receiving oxygen, never use petroleum-based products due to the potential...

... than vomiting. Retching People who are nauseated often retch. Retching is also known as the “ dry heaves. ” This happens when the body attempts to vomit but there’ s no food in the stomach...

... containing charcoal to cover the wound or using an antifungal medication; placing a container of dry kitty litter under the bed and changing it every few days; using aromatherapy in the room, such as...

... a health provider asks for updates, there’ s no need to keep track of weight. Care for their dry mouth Someone with no appetite might have an uncomfortably dry mouth. As this person becomes weaker,...

... be a strain on their body. Keeping the mouth moist instead helps to increase comfort. It eases the dry mouth, which may not be helped by intravenous fluids.

... liquid out of the bowel than usual. This leads to drier and harder stool. Stool that is hard and dry can be difficult – even painful – to pass out of the body. Fewer bowel movements occur...

... significant mouth problems, which can affect their quality of life. Common problems include dry mouth, lips, and throat; open sores; yeast infections; or discomfort with dentures and partial plates. A...

... mouth or throat. If the lining of the mouth or throat are affected then the person can experience dry mouth, dental problems, hoarseness and changes to the person’ s sense of taste. The radiation...

... away. The patient may feel more comfortable if the mouth is moistened, but this is to relieve a dry mouth, not to satisfy thirst. When a decision is made to discontinue life-sustaining treatments such...

... eat or drink much if anything, but he won’ t feel hungry or thirsty. His mouth may get dry, and you can give him some relief by wetting his mouth with a damp cloth or sponge, or with ice chips. Any...