Objective: Xerostomia (or oral dryness) is most commonly caused by medications that affect saliva secretion, and is often accompanied by symptoms of orofacial pain. Medication-induced xerostomia may or may not be associated with objectively de-monstrable hyposalivation. The present study a...
Shortness of breath may be caused by a, oranxiety, which can cause dry mouth. But shortness of breath may also be an indicator of serious respiratory or circulatory problems (such as aheart attack). ordue to dehydration and hormonal changes and is often accompanied by. Those undergoing trea...
LEARN ALL ABOUTDRY MOUTH, WHAT CAUSES IT, AND HOW TO MANAGE IT Dry Mouth is a common condition that affects one in four adults. It is most common in those who take multiple medications, but can also be caused by various diseases and medical treatments. Learn about what causes Dry Mouth,...
Overall, current studies cannot determine the superiority of either medication, and the choice between pilocarpine and cevimeline should be made according to each patients’ baseline characteristics, the clinical response to each medication, their subjective satisfaction with the treatment, and most importan...
Xerostomia that occurs with abrupt onset after head and neck trauma may be caused by nerve damage. Concomitant presence of dry eyes, dry skin, rash, or joint pain, particularly in a female patient, suggests a diagnosis of Sjögren syndrome. Severe tooth discoloration and decay, out of ...
Xerostomia with hyposalivation is caused by both salivary gland dysfunction and salivary innervation disorder. Sjögren’s syndrome and radiation are causes of xerostomia due to salivary gland dysfunctions. Medication side effects are a primary cause of hyposalivation induced by the disorder of ...
Dry mouth is typically caused by a multitude of factors including: medication side effects, various disease states (see Right), head & neck irradiation, dehydration, surgery, smoking, and mouth breathing.Diseases Associated with Dry MouthSjögren’s syndrome HIV / AIDS Diabetes Hypertension ...
Xerostomia is normally caused due to a variety of factors such as side-effects from medication, dehydration, surgery, mouth bleeding, smoking, and irradiation of neck and head. The xerostomia is not classified as a disease but as symptoms of variable disorders. Xerostomia is potent in ...
Future studies should assess the effectiveness of lycopene-enriched virgin olive oil in treating xerostomia caused by other factors, such as radiotherapy or Sjögren’s syndrome. Overall, administering lycopene-enriched virgin olive oil in spray form may improve oral quality of life, reduce symptoms...
2. To determine and document any adverse effects or compliance caused by the thyme honey (as part of the safety of the intervention). 3. Patients were given detailed instructions on the best foods to eat and drinks to avoid because these things could make their xerostomia worsen. 4. ...