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    Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow...
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    natural secretion of saliva. It is designed as a symptomatic relief for xerostomia, a condition characterised by dryness in the mouth and is available over-the-counter...
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  • dextranase, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, and glucose oxidase. People with xerostomia (dry mouth) may use Biotène to reduce the rate of recurrence of dental...
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    mouth and Sjögren's syndrome. Cevimeline is used in the treatment of xerostomia (dry mouth) and Sjögren's syndrome. It increases the production of saliva...
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  • triggers proximal causation). Sialogogues can be used in the treatment of xerostomia (the subjective feeling of having a dry mouth), to stimulate any functioning...
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    and gum infections. Further, a common side effect of stimulant drugs is xerostomia, which accelerates tooth decay. As of 2012[update], methamphetamine is...
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    pathogenic and cause an infection. Xerostomia (dry mouth) is thought to account for about 5% of cases of AC. Xerostomia itself has many possible causes,...
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  • but it is a harmless condition. Predisposing factors include smoking, xerostomia (dry mouth), soft diet, poor oral hygiene and certain medications. Management...
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  • mouth. People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no cause can be found such as reduced salivary...
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    speaking. Mouth soreness is very common in people with reduced saliva (xerostomia) and food (especially dry food) sticks to the inside of the mouth. The...
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    and smell in mouth, stomatitis, gingivitis, decreased salivary flow, xerostomia and parotitis. One of the early symptoms of renal failure is uremic fetor...
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    due to diphtheria in children and bulbar palsy in adults Bell's palsy Xerostomia/dry mouth - e.g. Sjogren's syndrome Pharyngeal dysphagia Lumen: Impacted...
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    in those with severely compromised pulmonary function Blurred vision, xerostomia, dry nasal passages, dilated pupils, constipation, and urinary retention...
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    and swelling of the gland. Salivary gland dysfunction refers to either xerostomia (the symptom of dry mouth) or salivary gland hypofunction (reduced production...
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  • Florida peninsula and southern Georgia. Cottonmouth may also refer to: Xerostomia, or dry mouth, a medical symptom Cottonmouth (Cornell Stokes), a supervillain...
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    a range of oral health problems including dental erosion, caries and xerostomia. Reduced salivary flow rate, a common symptom of bulimia, predisposes...
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    of drug-induced psychological and physiological changes resulting in xerostomia (dry mouth), extended periods of poor oral hygiene, frequent consumption...
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  • Pagophagia Geophagia Dysphagia oropharyngeal esophageal Odynophagia Bad breath Xerostomia Hypersalivation Burping Goodsall's rule Chilaiditi syndrome Dance's sign...
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    Salivary-gland dysfunction occurs when salivary rates are reduced; this can cause xerostomia (dry mouth). Some disorders affecting the salivary glands are listed below...
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    Musculoskeletal: Analgesia Ataxia Muscle spasticity Skin: Itching Flushing/Rash Miscellaneous: Dry mouth (xerostomia) Miosis (pupil constriction) Urinary retention...
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  • of mouthwash consisting of the teeth-strengthening sodium fluoride and the saliva stimulant malic acid. It is used in xerostomia. drugs.com > Xerodent...
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    exceeded by most radical head and neck cancer treatments. Dry mouth (xerostomia) and dry eyes (xerophthalmia) can become irritating long-term problems...
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    been found on occasion. The fish mouth appearance, mouth breathing, and xerostomia place affected individuals at extremely high risk for developing rampant...
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    glaucoma, postoperative ileus, congenital megacolon, urinary retention and xerostomia. Muscarine is contraindicated in people with diseases that make them susceptible...
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    tumors. A patient with parotid swelling may complain of swelling, pain, xerostomia, bad taste and sometimes sialorrhoea. The most common presenting symptom...
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    and symptoms of psychogenic polydipsia include: Excessive thirst and xerostomia, leading to overconsumption of water Hyponatraemia, causing headache,...
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    many glial inclusion bodies Specialty Neurology Symptoms Parkinsonism, xerostomia, dysautonomia, ataxia Complications Cardiac arrest, infections, aspiration...
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    (March 2016). "Is Pilocarpine Effective in Preventing Radiation-Induced Xerostomia? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". International Journal of Radiation...
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  • means dryness. It may refer to: Sjögren syndrome, an autoimmune disorder Xerostomia, dryness of the mouth Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, also known as "dry eye...
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    protects teeth. Chewing gum can also help with the lack of saliva or xerostomia since it naturally stimulates saliva production. Saliva can also promote...
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