direct primary definition. An election in which voters choose candidates to run on a party's ticket in a subsequent election for public office.
Can Menopause Cause Dry Mouth? Menopausal stage could bring out several unpleasant changes in the womanâs body due to the dramatic decrease of estrogen in the body. Among these noticeable changes is the drying out of mucus membranes in the different areas of the body such as the nasal passages, gastrointestinal tract, vagina, and mouth.
You May Have SjÃ¶grenâs Syndrome. If your eyes and mouth feel as dry as a desert, there are many possible causes, such as bad air quality and certain medications. But if you have long-lasting, uncomfortable dryness in your eyes and mouth, along with fatigue or pain and swelling in some of your joints, you may have a condition called SjÃ¶grenâs syndrome. SjÃ¶grenâs (pronounced SHOW-grins) syndrome affects as many as 4 million people nationwide.