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BMC Oral Health, 2023 Background Xerostomia negatively affects quality of life. Symptoms include oral dryness; thirst; difficulty speaking, chewing, and swallowing food; oral discomfort; mouth soft tissue soreness and infections; and rampant tooth decay. The objective of this
Michael W. J. Dodds +2 more
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The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Xerostomia and hyposalivation are highly prevalent conditions in old age, particularly among multimorbid elders, and are often attributed to the use of multiple medications.
F. Müller +3 more
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A Review of the Role of Natural Products as Treatment Approaches for Xerostomia
Pharmaceuticals, 2023 Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a widespread oral health malfunction characterized by decreased salivary flow. This condition results in discomfort, impaired speech and mastication, dysphagia, heightened susceptibility to oral infections, and
Konstantinos N. Kontogiannopoulos +6 more
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Xerostomia and Its Cellular Targets
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 Xerostomia, the subjective feeling of a dry mouth associated with dysfunction of the salivary glands, is mainly caused by radiation and chemotherapy, various systemic and autoimmune diseases, and drugs.
Yoon-Jung Kim
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Tobacco Induced Diseases, 2023 INTRODUCTION This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of xerostomia in a healthy population with e-cigarettes and/or combustible tobacco. METHODS The following electronic databases were searched: Web of Science, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database ...
Xingtong Guo +3 more
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Oral health-related quality of life and xerostomia in type 2 diabetic patients.
Dental and Medical Problems, 2023 BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a known risk factor for xerostomia. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is a multi-dimensional issue reflecting several effects of the oral condition on the quality of life.
Adel Tabesh +2 more
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Xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer: a scoping review of clinical features and complications
BMC Palliative Care, 2023 Background The aim of this project was to review the literature on dry mouth / xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer, with the objectives being to determine its prevalence, clinical features, and complications. Methods Standard methodology was used
Maria Walsh, Norah Fagan, A. Davies
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Polymers, 2022 The medical term xerostomia refers to the subjective sensation of oral dryness. The etiology seems to be multifactorial with the most frequently reported causes being the use of xerostomic medications, neck and head radiation, and systematic diseases ...
A. Kapourani +6 more
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Pharmaceuticals, 2022 Xerostomia is linked to an increased risk of dental caries, oral fungal infections, and speaking/swallowing difficulties, factors that may significantly degrade patients’ life, socially- or emotionally-wise.
A. Kapourani +2 more
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Xerostomia – A Comprehensive Review with a Focus on Mid-Life Health
Journal of Mid-Life Health, 2022 Xerostomia is defined as the subjective complaint of a dry mouth. Xerostomia is common in menopausal women owing to the hormonal changes which take place during midlife.
L. Jacob +5 more
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