One problem I have when I dive is dry mouth. Before I enter the water, I try to take as many drinks of fresh water as I can get before I put the reg in my mouth. Even trying to get all the water I can, I still get the occasional gag reflex on the descent. On my last two dives, I rubbed toothpaste on my gums to stimulate my salivary glands. It worked well. I have thought about listerine breath strips, but I always forget to buy them. I don't want to use candies or gums for fear of aspirating them.
So..., here's my question: Are there any other things to use to help the salivary glands get going without posing a potential aspiration hazard? Something that is transportable, without needing refrigeration (tubes of yogurt come to mind)? I really don't like the idea of the breath strips, but they are quickly absorbed if they are aspirated - at least I think they are.
Let me know your ideas.
So..., here's my question: Are there any other things to use to help the salivary glands get going without posing a potential aspiration hazard? Something that is transportable, without needing refrigeration (tubes of yogurt come to mind)? I really don't like the idea of the breath strips, but they are quickly absorbed if they are aspirated - at least I think they are.
Let me know your ideas.