What is xerostomia and what are its causes? Xerostomia is a condition characterized by a dry mouth due to low production of saliva by the salivary...
What is xerostomia and what are its causes?
Xerostomia is a condition characterized by a dry mouth due to low production of saliva by the salivary glands.
Xerostomia can be caused by several factors, such as dehydration, smoking, alcohol consumption, long speeches, breathing through the mouth, diabetes mellitus, Sjogren's syndrome, and the use of certain medications, such as antidepressants, antiallergics, diuretics, and medications used in head and neck radiotherapy.
Xerostomia is a condition characterized by a dry mouth due to low production of saliva by the salivary glands.
Xerostomia can be caused by several factors, such as dehydration, smoking, alcohol consumption, long speeches, breathing through the mouth, diabetes mellitus, Sjogren's syndrome, and the use of certain medications, such as antidepressants, antiallergics, diuretics, and medications used in head and neck radiotherapy.
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Xerostomia é uma condição caracterizada pela boca seca devido à baixa produção de saliva pelas glândulas salivares. Essa condição pode ser causada por diversos fatores, como desidratação, tabagismo, consumo de álcool, falar por longos períodos, respirar pela boca, diabetes mellitus, síndrome de Sjögren e o uso de certos medicamentos, como antidepressivos, antialérgicos, diuréticos e medicamentos utilizados em radioterapia da cabeça e pescoço.
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