| Xerostomia. A common problem among the elderly. | |
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PMID: 9707984 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Xerostomia is the subjective feeling of dry mouth caused by hyposalivation. It is a common problem among the elderly. Prescribed and over-the-counter medications, Sjögren's Syndrome and irradiation of the head and neck are the primary causes of hyposalivation in the elderly. Living with xerostomia can be a devastating experience for the sufferer. Through proper diagnosis and management, the dentist can help bring some relief to the patient with xerostomia. |
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Authors:
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P L Bivona |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The New York state dental journal Volume: 64 ISSN: 0028-7571 ISO Abbreviation: N Y State Dent J Publication Date: 1998 Jun-Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-08-20 Completed Date: 1998-08-20 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0414634 Medline TA: N Y State Dent J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 46-52 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Comprehensive Care, David B. Kriser Dental Center, New York University, USA. |
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Aged Cranial Irradiation / adverse effects Dental Care for Aged* Drug Therapy / adverse effects Humans Polypharmacy Saliva / chemistry, physiology, secretion Salivary Glands / physiopathology Sjogren's Syndrome / physiopathology Specimen Handling Xerostomia* / diagnosis, etiology, therapy |
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