Q: If your dry mouth is persistent and at-home remedies haven’t done the trick, it is time to see a professional. Discuss your full medical history with your doctor. Numerous conditions, diseases, and syndromes can cause dry mouth, including:  Diabetes Parkinson’s disease Sjögren’s syndrome Sicca syndrome Certain forms of radiation therapy   Some dental surgeries, like having your wisdom teeth removed The use of some medications, including antihistamines, decongestants, painkillers, blood pressure treatments, antidepressants, and many others In some cases, your doctor may prescribe a medication designed to treat dry mouth. Currently, there are a few options:  Cevimeline is approved to treat dry mouth caused by Sjögren’s syndrome. Pilocarpine is approved to treat dry mouth caused by Sjögren’s syndrome as well as by radiation therapy. Amifostine protects against the damage of radiation, and studies show that it can reduce the severity of dry mouth for many patients. Since dry mouth is often caused as a side-effect of medications, you doctor should review any that you are taking. If your dry mouth is severe, he or she may be able to write a prescription for a different medication to eliminate one that is causing the problem. In some cases, the irritation associated with dry mouth outweighs the intended benefits of the medication. In many cases, your problem may be chronic or reoccurring. If you doctor tells you to take a prescription or to use a fluoride treatment for a period of time, follow his or her instructions even if your dry mouth goes away after a couple of days. Doctors try to treat root causes and their symptoms.
A: See a doctor or a dentist. Get a prescription for a secretagogue. Talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Q: Because group coverage is provided for many people through an organization, insurance companies are ultimately able to save money. Accordingly, you are more likely to receive comprehensive (or full) coverage than if you purchase as an individual on the open market. You are also likely to pay a lower premium than you would by purchasing individual insurance. One negative about purchasing insurance through an employer is that the employer probably makes various decisions about the scope of coverage. For example, the employer may want to only allow you to access physicians within one provider network. Your HR rep will guide you through the paperwork of joining a company insurance plan. Your company will generally offer several different plans from at least one, perhaps several, insurance carriers. In filling out your application, you may need information pertaining to:  Your previous insurance plan Any enrolling eligible dependents Any serious illnesses Many companies offer health insurance plans for full-time employees. You can also use these plans to cover an entire family, though you'll have to pay some monthly fees based on the plan that you choose and the number of people you are covering. Companies typically offer these types of plans.  Health Maintenance Organizations, or HMOs, are the least expensive option. In this type of health plan, you have a primary care physician who takes care of all health issues and refers you to a specialist when necessary. Preferred Provider Organizations, or PPOs, are more expensive, but give you more freedom in your choice of doctor. You are able to see any doctor within the organization without a referral. Point of Service, or POS, plans offer discounted rates for providers that are within a network, but you are free to pay higher rates to see a doctor outside of the network. You should complete the application and turn it in to HR in a timely fashion. Keep a copy for your records in case HR loses the application. After you submit your application to Human Resources, you should be notified promptly of your acceptance. However, your employer may have certain enrollment periods which limit when you can pick up coverage. Pay attention to when coverage begins. If accepted, look for your enrollment date, which is the date that you can start using your health care insurance to pay for medical expenses such as doctor visits. The enrollment date can sometimes be several weeks after you are approved. If you are laid off from your job, then you still have the option of carrying your insurance. The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA, allows individuals to continue an insurance plan after losing health insurance. While you will receive the same coverage, you will be responsible for the full payment of the insurance premiums. If you are leaving a job, your company will give you information about COBRA. Alternately, the ACA marketplace also offers insurance enrollment if you have left or been laid off from a job. Insurance through the marketplace is likely much cheaper than COBRA.
A: Understand the benefits of group coverage. Contact Human Resources. Compare plan options. Fill out an application. Receive your health insurance card. Consider COBRA for temporary insurance.

Q: Because this is such a straightforward experiment, you won't need any lab gear or equipment. This is a cheap experiment. Here's a few things you'll need:  Salt. Most households have table salt in the kitchen. If you're in a pinch, you can get salt packets from a fast food restaurant. Sand. Although it depends on where you live, sand should be very easy to find. A coffee filter and funnel. If the sand has a lot of chunks it, you should sift those out first using a strainer.  A pan and heating element. If you're in a chemistry lab, a flask and bunsen burner are arguably even better. A second pan or plate is also recommended to catch the strained saltwater.
A: Gather your supplies.

Q: Whether inside or outside, you'll need to get your puppy used to the fact that you won't be around all the time. You can practice indoors by leaving your puppy in one room and leaving for a few minutes, then returning. Then begin putting the dog outside for short periods of time, one to five minutes to start. You need to accept that the dog will probably cry and make a fuss while it is outside.  Only leave a dog outside if you have a safe and secured fenced-in area. You must train the dog that nothing good will happen when they cry.  Only let the puppy in when it is quiet and (preferably) lying quietly. If you give in and go out with the dog or allow it to return inside when it is whining, then you are giving positive reinforcement to the unwanted behavior. Leave your puppy with a distraction, like a Kong toy stuffed with wet food, to keep them occupied and to help them associate the yard with positive things. This is a big key to training a dog. Once an allotted amount of time is up (remember to start with small time increments), go outside and praise the dog profusely with attention and petting. Maybe even give the pup a treat. The dog will eventually make a connection that if it is quiet and well behaved outside, it will be rewarded for that behavior. Continue the training by lengthening the time outside until the dog remains quiet outdoors for at least an hour (as long as the weather is nice). Now the dog should be able to better deal with the separation anxiety when left outside or alone. Hopefully the pup will just quiet down and take a nap instead. Make sure the puppy always has fresh water available. There are calming products available to help puppies with being alone. For instance, the dog appeasing pheromone (D.A.P.) has been shown to calm puppies in dog obedience classes. These come in collars, sprays, wipes or diffusers.
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Practice letting the puppy be alone. Give your dog praise for good behavior. Slowly increase the puppy's alone time. Consider use of a calming product.