Hi Fran,
Although I do not have the feeding tube in now, I did have one for 6 months...I too have got hearing loss in my right ear with a constant ringing in it..I have dry mouth and stay away from foods/beverages that seem to make it worse..for example, chocolate, grapes (and wine), apples,and things with sugar. I have changed from Biotene mouth rinse to ACT Total Care Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash for Dry Mouth which I bought in the U.S. at Walmart..which, by the way, I also bought the Biotene Toothpaste which is about 1/2 the price there than what I pay at Walmart in Ontario. Also, I always have a bottle of water with me. Take care, Sharon