eli5 why does your throat get dry and why is it harder to breathe when it is dry

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eli5 why does your throat get dry and why is it harder to breathe when it is dry

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My best guestimate, your throat becomes dry from the air passing in and out when you breathe, it becomes harder to breathe because as it get dry the walls would stick to each other restricting the amount of air that can get into your lungs, similar to how your lips stick together when they become dry.