Xerostomia

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

aptyalism, asialism, dry mouth

Broader Terms

salivary disorder

Related Terms

sign /symptom, Sjogren's syndrome

Scope Note

dryness of the mouth due to salivary gland secretion dysfunction.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Xerostomia is permanent, although some patients may perceive an improvement in salivary output over time (see Oral Management of the Cancer Patient - A guide for the health care professional, UMKC - School of Dentistry, 1992, p.
• Dry Mouth What is xerostomia? Xerostomia is excessive dry mouth.
• , assistant professor, pharmacy practice, School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences, University of Montana Introduction Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
• In cases where xerostomia is accompanied by SGH or where SGH is found without xerostomia, substantial oral health problems follow in the absence of rigorous preventive action.
• Xerostomia is not a disease, but it can be a symptom of certain diseases.

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