Yes milk with ovaltine or chocolate gives an overall moist feeling to the mouth. But we have the risk of damaging our teeth with sweet stuff. So alert your husband not to take too much of it or at least have a mouthwash after drinking the milk. Humidity in Hong Kong is very low these days and the chapped lips are very uncomfortable.When I swallow, the throat has a sore feeling because there is no saliva. It is especially acute if I am walking and have to sip water all the time to wet the throat. And the voice becomes more raspy. Strange that when I had a cold last week, my voice became very clear. Don't know if anyone here feel the same. Take care. Karen.