| Diagnosis and management of Sjögren syndrome. | |
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PMID: 19323359 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Sjögren syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth. Other organ systems are affected in many patients. Sjogren syndrome is classified as primary or secondary. In primary disease, Sjogren syndrome is a solitary process, whereas secondary disease accompanies another autoimmune disease--often rheumatoid arthritis. Sjögren syndrome is a challenging diagnosis, requiring the family physician to coordinate with a team of specialists, including dentists, otolaryngologists, rheumatologists, and ophthalmologists. Pilocarpine and cevimeline can help relieve dry eyes and dry mouth. |
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Authors:
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Paul Kruszka; Robert J O'Brian |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 79 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 2009 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-27 Completed Date: 2009-04-21 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 465-70 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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U.S. Coast Guard Yard, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. paul_kruszka@hotmail.com |
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Female Humans Male Middle Aged Prognosis Sjogren's Syndrome / diagnosis*, therapy* Xerophthalmia / drug therapy Xerostomia / therapy |
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Am Fam Physician. 2009 Mar 15;79(6):472
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