Patient's question:
During this time, I've been experiencing dry mouth, bitter taste, and bad breath, especially severe in the evenings after waking up. I'm seeking advice from doctors about what could be causing this.Doctor's answer:
Dry mouth is often caused by yin deficiency and insufficient body fluids, or qi deficiency and yang weakness, leading to the inability to nourish fluids. For those with yang deficiency and insufficient body fluids, treatment should focus on nourishing yin and generating fluids, using formulas such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan, Zengye Tang, and Wuzhi Yin. For those with qi deficiency and yang weakness, treatment should focus on tonifying qi and warming yang, using formulas such as Qiwei Baizhu San, Xiao Jianzhong Tang, and Jinkui Shenqi Wan. It is also important to carefully check for diabetes.It is recommended to pay attention if you snore during naps, experience shortness of breath due to lung diseases, or breathe through your mouth due to rhinitis, as these may contribute to the condition. Wishing you good health.
For patients with severe halitosis, immediate symptomatic treatment and proper medication are necessary to prevent recurrence. Additionally, patients should maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition. I hope the answers above can help everyone.