• So, the knowledge that IMRT results in a higher quantity of saliva (stimulated or not) does not necessarily mean that patients experience a better xerostomia related QoL. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Any reduction in saliva flow can lead to a condition known as Dry Mouth, or clinically called Xerostomia. (pharmazondirect.com)
  • This study aimed to explore whether xerostomia correlates with hyposalivation and to define its impact on OH-related QoL. (uni-koeln.de)
  • of these, only 65% had stimulated salivary flow below the reference values (≤0.7ml/min) compatible with hyposalivation also demonstrating the association between xerostomia and hyposalivation. (bvsalud.org)
  • To determine the prevalence of xerostomia and hyposalivation in Haemodialysis (HD) patients, to clarify risk factors, assess patient´s quality of life, and to establish a possible correlation among interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) and xerostomia. (uv.es)
  • The indicators used were DMFT (decayed, missing, and filled teeth) for dental caries, SOHI (simplified oral hygiene index) for oral hygiene, and the presence of mucositis, xerostomia, and candidiasis. (bvsalud.org)
  • The results showed the presence of 61.9% of mucositis in patients and 28.6% of xerostomia. (bvsalud.org)
  • It is concluded that the main oral complications in children during antineoplastic treatment were mucositis and xerostomia. (bvsalud.org)
  • La mucositis oral (MO) representa una afección inflamatoria frequente em pacientes oncológicos e uma higiene oral insatisfatória tem frecuente en pacientes con cáncer, y la mala higiene bucal se ha relacionado sido relacionada como fator predisponente para o seu surgimento. (bvsalud.org)
  • Difference in the pre-intervention and post-intervention total score from the Fox questionnaire, validated with changes in the VAS, with a decrease indicating improvement in the subjective feeling of xerostomia. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • These POHE instructors were calibrated with a standardized script regarding periodontal disease, health impact of tobacco, xerostomia-inducing medications, and oral hygiene instruction. (cdc.gov)
  • Antihypertensive medications, such as beta blockers, can cause dry mouth (xerostomia). (deltadentalins.com)
  • There are more than 500 medications known to cause xerostomia, a subjective feeling of daily oral dryness that often impairs functions such as swallowing and speech. (bcmj.org)
  • Re-gardless, the risk of xerostomia increases with the number of medications taken, and becomes especially high when more than three different drugs are taken per day. (bcmj.org)
  • Comparison of the effect of ginger and aloe vera mouthwashes on xerostomia in patients with type 2 diabetes: a clinical trial, triple-blind. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • The addition of clinical signs certainly aids in the diagnosis of xerostomia. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Data were collected using a questionnaire containing demographic and clinical variables, a visual analogue scale (VAS) for xerostomia, IDWG, and an oral health impact profile questionnaire (OHIP-14). (uv.es)
  • Data were collected from 21 hospitalized patients with a self-application questionnaire for the responsible persons of children and with an intraoral clinical examination. (bvsalud.org)
  • The clinical name for chronic dry mouth is xerostomia. (jamesstewartdds.com)
  • In fact, a paper by Deepak Daryani rates xerostomia as the fourth most distressing symptom known. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • In an observational study of 50 patients, acupuncture produced a significant improvement in DED symptom scores, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire scores, and Schirmer test scores. (crstoday.com)
  • Xerostomia has been reported as a frequent symptom of HCV infection and Sjögren disease, and sialadenitis and oral lichen planus are more likely to occur [8,9]. (stomaeduj.com)
  • Baseline intraoral examination, physical performance and anthropometric measurements, blood examination, a structured self-administered questionnaire survey, and face-to-face interviews were conducted. (bvsalud.org)
  • Participants within groups will be compared with respect to differences in baseline demographics, questionnaire scores and compliance with oxybutynin using a Chi Square test for categorical variable, a T test for normally distributed continuous variables or a Mann Whitney U test for non-normally distributed or ordinal variables. (druglib.com)
  • Pain questionnaires were administered to patients at baseline, and at 5, 15, 30, 60, 120 and 240 minutes after rinsing with placebo or doxepin. (cancertherapyadvisor.com)
  • All participants were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and xerostomia based on the Fox et al scale and the visual analog scale (VAS), and they consented to participate in the study. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Materials and methods: All participants had to complete the Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire to score dry mouth sensation. (vu.nl)
  • and, Complete questionnaires that ask about dry mouth Participants can e. (policylab.us)
  • and, Complete questionnaires that ask about dry mouth Participants can expect to be in this study for up to 30 months. (policylab.us)
  • An online questionnaire was administered to the participants. (ukzn.ac.za)
  • [ 1 ] This article reviews basic salivary anatomy and physiology, several important diseases affecting the glands, salivary constituents as measures of health, trends in diagnosis, and the management of xerostomia and drooling. (medscape.com)
  • Moderator Beth Beadle, MD, PhD, a radiation oncologist at Stanford University, California, noted the "very convincing difference" between the two arms but wondered why xerostomia differences weren't more pronounced. (medscape.com)
  • We performed a retrospective analysis of all our patients treated with bilateral radiation and curative intent for head and neck cancer with IMRT or conventional treatment regarding their xerostomia related QoL. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This article examines the use of intensity modulated radiation therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer to decrease xerostomia. (houstonmethodist.org)
  • This prospective cohort study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between xerostomia and the incidence of physical frailty in Japan. (bvsalud.org)
  • Possible complications associated with xerostomia are difficulty in speaking, swallowing, or tasting food, as well as the inability to retain dental prosthesis. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Therefore, it is important to detect possible xerostomia risk factors to treat correctly dry mouth in HD patients and avoid systemic complications. (uv.es)
  • The authors elucidate the possible sequelae from xerostomia including infections of the oral cavity, accumulating bacteria that can become systemic, fungal infections, respiratory pathology, and cardiovascular implications. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Questionnaires on xerostomia in rest and during meals were sent to all patients treated between January 1999 and December 2003 with a T1-4, N0-2 M0 head and neck cancer, with parotid gland sparing IMRT or conventional bilateral neck irradiation to a dose of at least 60 Gy, who were progression free and had no disseminated disease (n = 192). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The study assessed improvement in the subjective feeling of xerostomia, reflected in a lower total score from the Fox questionnaire and in a linear decrease in the VAS. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • 45 HCV+ patients (46±5 y.o.) completed the OHIP-14 questionnaire, which consists of 14 questions grouped in 7 domains (D1 functional limitation, D2 physical pain, D3 psychological discomfort, D4 physical disability, D5 psychological disability, D6 social disability and D7 general disability). (stomaeduj.com)
  • Investigators assessed the presence of xerostomia prior to and after the study using a 10-question survey developed by Fox et al, where the participant answers yes or no, and a linear VAS from 0 to 100. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • Reported the study, 'the continuous use of cannabis was associated with effects on oral tissues such as increased xerostomia. (higherlearninglv.co)
  • Within the IMRT group the xerostomia scores were better for those patients with a mean parotid dose to the "spared" parotid below 26 Gy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The mean xerostomia VAS and OHIP-14 scores were 31.74±14.88 and 24.38±11.98, respectively. (uv.es)
  • It surveyed 2,736 seniors, the mean age of which was 75 years, 'who began cannabis treatment and answered an initial questionnaire. (higherlearninglv.co)
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  • PURPOSE: To the best of our knowledge, the association between xerostomia and physical frailty has not been studied in Asian countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • A more pragmatic approach may be the utilization of a questionnaire developed by Sreebny and Valdini in which the patient is asked 1 question: "Does your mouth usually feel dry? (naturalmedicinejournal.com)