Dry Mouth – The Malevolent Symptom A Clinical Guide (2010) Leo M. Sreebny

Description

Xerostomia, more commonly called dry mouth, affects an estimated 20% of adults worldwide and can severely diminish one’s quality of life. This clinical guide relies on evidence-based research to provide an introductory primer on oral dryness and the modalities available to treat it. It emphasizes clinical protocols and step-by-step procedures for diagnosis and treatment planning, covering causes like radiotherapy, chemotherapy, systemic diseases, polypharmacy, and aging.