• Decreased salivary flow (xerostomia) has been shown to impact the dietary choices of Sjögren's sufferers. (sjogrens.org)
  • Hyposalivation is the symptom of decreased salivary flow caused by decreased salivary function, while xerostomia is the symptom of mouth dryness. (h2ocean.com)
  • Radiation decreased salivary flow rate from 0.29 ± 0.02 to 0.20 ± 0.04 ( P = 0.0001) and amylase from 147.69 ± 11.15 to 109.07 ± 23.21 U/L ( P = 0.0005). (ac.ir)
  • It may be described as a subjective sensation of dryness of the oral mucous membrane but not always associated with the objective evidence of significantly decreased salivary flow. (bmj.com)
  • These symptoms of xerostomia or "dry mouth" are results of decreased salivary flow. (glossdentistrygreenway.com)
  • 4] They stated that acute suppurative parotitis was an ascending duct infection related to decreased salivary flow, fever, and general debilitation. (medscape.com)
  • These therapies can cause xerostomia/salivary gland hypofunction via direct toxicity to salivary glands and oral tissues or indirect damage due to regional or systemic toxicity. (h2ocean.com)
  • Salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia in head and neck radiation patients. (ac.ir)
  • Ageing causes atrophy of salivary glands which further leads to hypofunction causing a decrease in salivary flow. (bmj.com)
  • Hyposalivation, or salivary gland hypofunction, is the condition of having reduced saliva production. (psychiatryinvestigation.org)
  • Oralube is recommended for the treatment of the symptoms of xerostomia (dry mouth) and salivary gland hypofunction. (baillieandlewis.co.nz)
  • In Papers I and Paper III of my thesis, we examined stem cell-derived therapies' potential on two most common conditions of xerostomia, which are acute irradiated and chronic immune dysregulation-caused salivary gland hypofunction. (lu.se)
  • Patients can suffer from common infections of the salivary glands, and that can be the main reason for the hyposalivation. (dentist-manila.com)
  • While several objective means have been implemented to determine the salivary flow rate, these are more pertinent to hyposalivation, which is a decrease in salivary flow from a normal unstimulated flow rate of 0.3 to 0.4 mL/min to 0.1 mL/min or less. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of iodine 131 on the salivary glands by subjective symptom of dryness in the mouth (xerostomia) and reduced salivary flow (hyposalivation) of patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma submitted to radioiodine therapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • In order to address the limits associated with current therapies, many research groups have investigated various regenerative medicine strategies utilizing different stem cell sources to engineer artificial salivary tissues that can mitigate the effects of xerostomia and hyposalivation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Reports correlating changes in salivary flow rate and amylase with radiation dose to parotid glands and development of salivary dysfunction for Head and Neck cancers (HNC) are lacking. (ac.ir)
  • The results suggest that changes in salivary flow resulting from radioiodine therapy are more pronounced during the first weeks after treatment and seem to regress after 3 months. (bvsalud.org)
  • Quantitative and qualitative changes in salivary flow can compromise these functions. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients will take saliva substitutes to ease all the symptoms and dryness. (dentist-manila.com)
  • Xerostomia was evaluated by subjective symptoms of dryness in the mouth during anamnesis, and classified as present or absent. (bvsalud.org)
  • Throat pain together with a feeling of dryness could also be a symptom of xerostomia. (laceroralhealth.com)
  • Its specialized action fights the symptoms of dry mouth (difficulty in chewing and swallowing, burning, bad smell, slimy-dry-red tongue, taste and smell disorder, dryness and exfoliation on the lips, inflammation at the corners of the mouth, increased cases of caries and periodontal diseases) and restores natural hydration. (frezyderm.co.uk)
  • Dr. Jager's team investigated the effect of sialendoscopy with saline irrigation or saline/corticosteroid irrigation on salivary function, oral dryness and symptoms in their randomized trial of 49 patients with SS. (medscape.com)
  • Sjögren's is an autoimmune disease where immune cells attack exocrine glands (salivary, sweat, lacrimal glands, etc.) leading to the most common symptoms of dry mouth, dry eyes, and dry skin. (sjogrens.org)
  • It is connected with several types of medication, radiation, autoimmune diseases, diseases that affect the salivary glands, dehydration and more. (dentist-manila.com)
  • There are several autoimmune diseases that are accompanied with xerostomia. (dentist-manila.com)
  • 1,2 With such prevalence, along with an apparent increase in autoimmune diseases of all types, it would behoove all practitioners to be aware of the difficulties experienced by patients suffering from subjective symptoms of dry mouth. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • As the ADA notes, the most common condition linked to dry mouth is Sjogren's disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation that can damage the salivary glands. (colgate.com)
  • The effectiveness of LIPUS in recovering salivary secretion was also examined in a MRL/MpJ/lpr/lpr (MRL/lpr) mouse model of SS with autoimmune sialadenitis. (tokushima-u.ac.jp)
  • Collectively, LIPUS might be a new strategic therapy for xerostomia in autoimmune sialadenitis with SS. (tokushima-u.ac.jp)
  • Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder causing conditions such as xerostomia and Xerophthalmia . (targetwoman.com)
  • During my thesis, we evaluated whether cell-derived strategies, in this case, extracellular vesicles (EVs) could be a potential new therapy to repair salivary gland injury and restore function following radiotherapy or in autoimmune diseases. (lu.se)
  • During this PhD thesis, we aimed to evaluate whether cell-derived strategies (e.g., extracellular vesicles, EVs) could be a potential new therapy to ameliorate salivary gland injury and restore function after radiotherapy or in autoimmune diseases. (lu.se)
  • So, try to use alternatives to drinking fluids like xylitol gums and salivary stimulants to relieve dry mouth symptoms. (sjogrens.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Taking into consideration the value of the oral health condition in geriatric people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) associated with xerostomia and believing that salivary stimulants or substitutes could potentially be used to manage this condition. (bvsalud.org)
  • Current treatments for this pathology include modifying lifestyle, synthetic saliva supplementation, and the utilization of salivary gland stimulants and sialagogues. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The minor salivary glands consist of 800 to 1000 small mucus-secreting glands located throughout the lining of the oral cavity. (wikipedia.org)
  • Minor salivary glands are scattered throughout the oral cavity and pharynx to assist the major glands in moistening, lubricating, and protecting the teeth and mucosa. (medscape.com)
  • It also contains the secretions of the minor salivary glands. (bmj.com)
  • Chemotherapy Currently little is known about the efficacy of chemotherapy in treating salivary gland tumours. (wikipedia.org)
  • These findings in postmenopausal women support that the secretion rate of salivary immunoglobulin A and saliva flow rate are reduced immediately following maximal exercise. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Moreover, a 16-week moderate intense walking program can increase the secretion of salivary immunoglobulin A without affecting upper respiratory symptomatology. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Salivary gland stimulation via supplementation of cytokines or small molecules such as pilocarpine or amifostine to increase the secretion of saliva is the most commonly used treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Current xerostomia therapies only provide temporary symptom relief, while permanent restoration of salivary function is not currently feasible. (jci.org)
  • Clinical features and preventive therapies of radiation-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patient: a literature review. (ac.ir)
  • Radiotherapy-induced salivary dysfunction: Structural changes, pathogenetic mechanisms and therapies. (ac.ir)
  • Sensitivity of salivary glands to radiation: from animal models to therapies. (ac.ir)
  • Therefore, this work has developed a set of in vitro and in vivo experiments with state-of-the-art methods to better understand disease mechanisms and to evaluate new therapies for salivary glands. (lu.se)
  • Type 1 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have no symptoms upon waking, with progression throughout the day. (medscape.com)
  • Type 2 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have continuous symptoms throughout the day and are frequently asymptomatic at night. (medscape.com)
  • Type 3 burning mouth syndrome (BMS): Patients have intermittent symptoms throughout the day and symptom-free days. (medscape.com)
  • Stem cell-based regenerative therapy is a promising treatment for head and neck cancer patients that suffer from chronic dry mouth (xerostomia) due to salivary gland injury from radiation therapy. (jci.org)
  • Patients with xerostomia frequently complain of taste disturbances, a sore tongue, and an increased thirst, particularly at night. (h2ocean.com)
  • Patients who undergo radiation therapy can experience xerostomia. (dentist-manila.com)
  • Patients are prescribed with medication that stimulates the salivary flow. (dentist-manila.com)
  • Ginger, aloe vera, and saline significantly improved symptoms in xerostomia patients. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • 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)
  • Decreased salivary transforming growth factor alpha levels were observed in dyspeptic patients, but there have been no studies in patients with Sjögren's syndrome and laryngopharyngeal reflux. (bjorl.org)
  • To compare the salivary transforming growth factor alpha levels of patients with Sjögren's syndrome and laryngopharyngeal reflux to those of healthy controls. (bjorl.org)
  • We also employed chi square/Fishers exact test to ascertain changes in the number of patients developing various degrees of salivary dysfunction on a weekly basis. (ac.ir)
  • Both salivary flow rate and amylase was less in patients with severe salivary gland dysfunction ( P = 0.014) and cumulative dose of radiation to the parotid glands ( P = 0.014). (ac.ir)
  • The number of patients with a severe degree of salivary dysfunction was seen in people exposed to more than 25 Gy to the parotids ( P = 0.04). (ac.ir)
  • The results suggested that the evaluation of salivary amylase on day 22 could be a useful predictive marker to understand the development of radiation-induced dysfunction in patients with curative radiotherapy for their head and neck cancer. (ac.ir)
  • Principe S, Dikova V, Bagan J. Salivary cytokines in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) treated with radiotherapy. (ac.ir)
  • To evaluate the effects of radioiodine therapy on salivary flow in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patients were submitted to sialometry and evaluation of the presence of xerostomia before, 10 days and 3 months after radioiodine therapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Xerostomia was observed in 36.4% of the patients before radioiodine therapy, 59.15% at 10 days after therapy, and 25% at 3 months after therapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Longitudinal studies investigating the progression and intensity of salivary gland dysfunction in patients submitted to ablation with iodine 131 are scarce in the literature 2,4,8-9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Xerostomia and salivary flow were compared before and after therapy to establish the progression and frequency of salivary changes considering the high survival rate of these patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patients did not receive any recommendation for home salivary gland stimulation, during the period of this study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Cost-effective device, non invasive, wireless and user friendly TENS for patients with xerostomia. (bmj.com)
  • Underlying mechanisms for the increased prevalence of dry mouth among psychiatric patients may result from anticholinergic action of psychotropic prescriptions and/or psychological symptoms per se insofar as anxiety has been reported to be a risk factor for dry mouth [ 4 , 6 ]. (psychiatryinvestigation.org)
  • Despite such high prevalence, dry mouth symptoms are often overlooked in comparison to other psychiatric symptoms in patients with mental illness. (psychiatryinvestigation.org)
  • Therefore, patients with dry mouth may experience problems in speech, eating, and/or upper gastrointestinal symptoms. (psychiatryinvestigation.org)
  • Conditions like HIV/AIDS, diabetes, radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, sinusitis, eating disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid dysfunctions, Sjögren's syndrome, and disease or removal of the salivary glands play a heavy role in dry mouth symptoms patients experience. (glossdentistrygreenway.com)
  • Symptoms described by patients of burning and pain accompanied by oral lesions and sores can be described as oral mucositis. (glossdentistrygreenway.com)
  • We help patients relieve dry mouth symptoms with a noninvasive and predictable approach. (glossdentistrygreenway.com)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of thyme honey as oral rinse in geriatric patients with ESRD using the subjective dry mouth score as a primary objective and to assess the effect of thyme honey on the salivary nitric oxide level, salivary flow rate, and salivary ph in addition to objective dry mouth score as a secondary objective. (bvsalud.org)
  • Twenty-eight geriatric patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis complained of xerostomia were recruited from the renal dialysis center. (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: The results of the current study have revealed the efficacy of Thyme honey oral rinse in the management of xerostomia in geriatric patients with ESRD. (bvsalud.org)
  • INTRODUCTION: Radiotherapy-induced xerostomia (RIX) is one of the most common adverse effects of radiotherapy (RT) in head and neck cancer patients (HNC) and a major determinant of survivors' quality of life. (bvsalud.org)
  • The primary objective was to evaluate the reduction of patients' xerostomia symptoms after the utilisation of a sodium-hyaluronate mouthwash compared to a placebo solution. (bvsalud.org)
  • BreezeCare is passionate about helping patients that suffer from Bad Breath (Halitosis) & Dry Mouth (Xerostomia). (breezecareoralhealth.com)
  • Salivary biopsy is advised for patients suffering xerostomia. (targetwoman.com)
  • Inspired by the memory of patients she met during her time as a student studying oral surgery in China, she has spent the past four years researching a regenerative medicine strategy that can be used to repair the function of the salivary gland. (lu.se)
  • In conclusion, hDPSCs-EVs reduced senescence of salivary gland epithelial cells in both murine irradiation and Sjögren's syndrome models and may become a promising future for xerostomia patients. (lu.se)
  • In our study it is suggested that patients with recent onset of Sjogren's syndrome and with residual salivary gland capacity could benefit from sialendoscopy," said Dr. Derk Hendrik Jan Jager from VU University Medical Center, in Amsterdam. (medscape.com)
  • About two-thirds of patients in both sialendoscopy groups regained adequate unstimulated salivary flow after 24 weeks, whereas 37.5% in the saline group and 55.6% in the saline/corticosteroid group regained adequate stimulated salivary flow. (medscape.com)
  • Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a group of incurable conditions caused by aging, radiation/chemical exposure, or aberrant inflammation in the salivary glands. (lu.se)
  • Salivary gland tumours, also known as mucous gland adenomas or neoplasms, are tumours that form in the tissues of salivary glands. (wikipedia.org)
  • Salivary flow in the mouth cavity contains fluoride, calcium, and phosphate minerals and serves an important protective function for both soft and hard tissues. (h2ocean.com)
  • Another symptom that always appears is thirst, due to the very dry tissues. (dentist-manila.com)
  • As a result, cell maturation and development is impaired and the formation of many tissues is affected, leading to the signs and symptoms of LADD syndrome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Iodine 131 is taken up by the thyroid through the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS), a protein that is also expressed in other tissues such as the salivary glands, stomach and breast. (bvsalud.org)
  • 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)
  • Dry mouth occurs when the stimulated salivary flow rate (s-SFR) is between 0.7mL/min (5 minutes) and 0.1mL/min (5-15 minutes). (h2ocean.com)
  • As bruxism most often occurs at night, some people may not realize they do it, but the signs and symptoms show in the teeth. (dentrix.com)
  • Xerostomia or dry mouth is a symptom that occurs due to the absence of saliva flow. (entirelyhealth.com)
  • This occurs when the salivary glands stop functioning altogether. (enviablesmiles.com)
  • TENS aids in stimulation of salivary flow. (bmj.com)
  • The majority of saliva is produced by three primary salivary glands: the parotid gland, the submandibular gland, and the sublingual gland. (h2ocean.com)
  • Xerostomia (Dry mouth) can cause increased dental caries, parotid gland enlargement, lip inflammation and fissuring, tongue and buccal mucosa inflammation or ulcers, oral candidiasis, salivary gland infection, halitosis, and cracking and fissuring of the oral mucosa. (h2ocean.com)
  • Nutritional management of Sjögren's symptoms is not well studied, however, there is evidence that in- creased intake of antioxidants like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E can have a positive effect on salivary output, dry eye, and inflammation. (sjogrens.org)
  • Control of inflammation is the key to slowing or preventing disease progression as well as managing symptoms. (basicmedicalkey.com)
  • Classically, burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is accompanied by gustatory disturbances (dysgeusia, parageusia) and subjective xerostomia. (medscape.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)
  • 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)
  • The following clinical parameters (the subjective and objective dry mouth scores, salivary flow rate, salivary ph, and salivary nitric oxide (NO) levels) were evaluated for both groups at different intervals (baseline, 1 week, and 1 month). (bvsalud.org)
  • Salivary acute and chronical infections do present with a lower salivary flow. (dentist-manila.com)
  • However elective treatment of the N0 neck region remains a controversial topic Radiotherapy If a salivary gland tumour is cancerous, Radiation Therapy may be necessary Fast neutron therapy has been used successfully to treat salivary gland tumors, and has shown to be significantly more effective than photons in studies treating unresectable salivary gland tumors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Chemotherapy or radiation therapy, especially for the treatment of cancer in the head or neck, is another cause of xerostomia, according to the ADA. (colgate.com)
  • Xerostomia (Dry mouth) is described as dry mouth condition caused by decreased or absence of salivary flow in the oral cavity. (h2ocean.com)
  • The reduction in salivary flow causes ionic instability, mainly with calcium, phosphates, and bicarbonates, reducing the capacity of the saliva to operate effectively. (h2ocean.com)
  • Clinical examinations of the oral cavity are performed, as well as salivary tests to determine salivary flow rate, pH, and buffering capacity. (h2ocean.com)
  • Xerostomia is dry mouth caused by reduced or absent flow of saliva. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The efferent nerve impulses release acetylcholine at salivary gland nerve terminals, activating muscarinic receptors (M 3 ), which increase saliva production and flow. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The collected data were: personal identification (name, age, gender, educational level and marital status), anatomopathological definition of the tumor, data of radioiodine therapy (dose), presence or absence of xerostomia and salivary flow. (bvsalud.org)
  • Xerostomia and salivary flow were evaluated at three time points: before radioiodine therapy, 10 days after treatment (when a complete body scanning for the detection of metastases was done), and after 3 months. (bvsalud.org)
  • Stimulated and non-stimulated whole saliva samples were collected for analysis of salivary flow 10 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Xerostomia, commonly referred to as dry mouth, is defined as the reduced or mere absence of salivary flow. (bmj.com)
  • Every outpatient, who underwent tests for both unstimulated salivary flow and HRV, was retrospectively reviewed. (psychiatryinvestigation.org)
  • Also, the salivary flow rate was significantly higher after one month of using thyme honey oral rinse (1.56 ± 0.51A), than the control group (0.78 ± 0.27A) with a (p (bvsalud.org)
  • Salivary gland function was evaluated 18 days after irradiation using salivary gland flow rate (SFR), gene expression (by qRT-PCR) and histopathology. (lu.se)
  • Administration of GDNF improved saliva production and enriched the number of functional acini in submandibular glands of irradiated animals and enhanced salisphere formation in cultured salivary stem cells, but did not accelerate growth of head and neck cancer cells. (jci.org)
  • What can you do to reduce the symptoms of dry mouth and/or improve saliva production? (dencaresmilecenter.com)
  • These are widespread conditions where the lack of saliva production causes symptoms like burning sensations in the mouth, sticky saliva, oral fungal infections, difficulty speaking, swallowing, and so on. (lu.se)
  • Salivary glands play an important role in our body, keeping moisture in our mouths, helping us to swallow and digest food, and aiding in speech. (lu.se)
  • In this article, we will explore the subtle and not-so-subtle signs and symptoms that can indicate the presence of CKD, emphasizing the importance of early detection and proactive management to mitigate the progression of this chronic condition. (renaldiethq.com)
  • The symptoms associated with this disorder are often chronic and occur due to damage or impairment of the exocrine glands caused due to the lymphocytic infiltrates and hypersensitivity reactions. (targetwoman.com)
  • Can Medical Herbal Remedies Relieve Chronic Back Pain and Fibromyalgia Symptoms? (portiarossi.net)
  • Treatment strategies for xerostomia include use of lubricants, salivary substitutes, saliva replacement gels, and so on. (bmj.com)
  • We also demonstrated that in an animal model of Sjögren's syndrome, which exhibit dry mouth symptoms, that hDPSCs-EVs could inhibit the acquisition of the senescent phenotype in salivary gland epithelial cells (SGECs) and alleviate the loss of glandular function. (lu.se)
  • Bad breath and morning breath are common signs of xerostomia as the lack of saliva promotes the production of volatile sulphur and organic compounds that have many different smells. (breezecareoralhealth.com)
  • When dry mouth is linked to lifestyle choices, giving up on them or significantly cutting back may improve symptoms. (colgate.com)
  • Dry Mouth is not a disease, but it may be a symptom of various medical conditions such as head and neck radiotherapy, or a side effect of a wide variety of medications. (breezecareoralhealth.com)
  • The dental condition doesn't necessarily cause any noticeable symptoms. (entirelyhealth.com)
  • Because in its early stages, it can progress stealthily, often showing no noticeable symptoms. (renaldiethq.com)
  • There are many diagnostic methods that can be used to determine the type of salivary gland tumour and if it is benign or malignant. (wikipedia.org)
  • Immunosuppressive drugs and salivary substitutions are some of the methods administered to manage Sjogren syndrome. (targetwoman.com)
  • The addition of clinical signs certainly aids in the diagnosis of xerostomia. (naturalmedicinejournal.com)
  • People with LADD syndrome may also experience other signs and symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The signs and symptoms of this condition vary widely, even among affected family members. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The therapy used in this patient was effective in restoring the tongue papillae and improving signs and symptoms. (bvsalud.org)
  • Pinna R, Campus G, Cumbo E, Mura I, Milia E. Xerostomia induced by radiotherapy: an overview of the physiopathology, clinical evidence, and management of the oral damage. (ac.ir)
  • Cheng SC, Wu VW, Kwong DL, Ying MT. Assessment of post-radiotherapy salivary glands. (ac.ir)
  • If you have symptoms of GERD, talk to your healthcare provider to get a correct diagnosis and treatment plan. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • This is because oral problems are often the first symptom of HIV infection and may signal clinical progression of the disease. (realhealthmag.com)
  • This deceptive nature makes it imperative for individuals to be aware of the common symptoms of kidney disease as it advances. (renaldiethq.com)
  • As these essential functions are compromised in CKD, symptoms may eventually surface, signaling that the disease has reached a more advanced stage. (renaldiethq.com)
  • Then, to translate the knowledge from Paper I and III, a new model that could use human samples needed to be found, this is Paper II, in which we developed a bioengineered model for salivary gland disease that can be used to evaluate regeneration and test pharmaceutical trials (like EV therapy). (lu.se)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the impact of medication burdens associated with anticholinergic adverse effects, particularly the occurrence of xerostomia (dry mouth) in a critical care setting. (bvsalud.org)
  • Salivary glands are further investigated using imaging techniques such as MRI, ultrasound, and CT scan. (h2ocean.com)
  • An FNA is the most common type of biopsy used for salivary gland cancer, and has been shown to produce accurate results when differentiating between benign and malignant tumours. (wikipedia.org)
  • Common oral symptoms of HIV fall into several categories: fungal, viral and bacterial infections, and neoplasms (such as the oral lesions of Kaposi's sarcoma and large, ulcerated masses on the palate or gums that typifies non-Hodgkin's lymphoma). (realhealthmag.com)
  • These data indicate that modulation of the GDNF pathway may have potential therapeutic benefit for management of radiation-induced xerostomia. (jci.org)
  • Therapeutic goal of xerostomia is symptom alleviation and prevention of complication. (bmj.com)
  • The aim of this study is to clarify the therapeutic effects of LIPUS on xerostomia in SS. (tokushima-u.ac.jp)
  • Dry mouth (Xerostomia) is diagnosed by taking a thorough medical history that includes medication, systemic illness, and a history of chemotherapy or radiation. (h2ocean.com)
  • The lump may be accompanied by symptoms of duct blockage (e.g. xerostomia). (wikipedia.org)
  • A fistula between a salivary duct or gland and the cutaneous surface of the oral cavity. (bvsalud.org)