Winter is here, and the furnace is on, the fireplace is lit, and maybe even a fire pit is burning outside at your house. Sounds so cozy, doesn’t it?

But the truth for Burning Mouth sufferers is that furnaces, fireplaces, and fire pits are no friends to us. They dry out the air, and some release particulates that can be irritating to our tissues and lungs. Dryness makes our Burning Mouth pain more intense, and even adding large amounts of water to our daily intake doesn’t make it “all better.’

So, what can we do?

Humidify!

Ensure you are using a clean humidifier with no mold or other residue; distilled water is always a good choice. Humidify your sleeping area, if nowhere else.

Boiling a pot of water on the stove will put additional moisture in the air, but you must keep a close eye on it to avoid a burned pot.

Interested in learning more about Burning Mouth, the studies that have been done, and the science so far? Go to the Burning Mouth Support website at https://www.bms-support.org/ and check out the Research page for links to the latest research we can find.

If you know of a study or research that has been done by a reputable source that is not listed there, just let me know in the comments, and I will forward that information to them.

Stay warm, stay hydrated, and take good care of yourself this winter.