Xerostomia. A neglected symptom.
Xerostomia. A neglected symptom.
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口干症。
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发表时间：
1987
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通讯作者：
A. Valdini
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作者：
L. Sreebny;A. Valdini
口干症是由唾液流量严重减少引起的口干的主观感觉，是一种常见的问题，在老年人中尤为普遍。越来越明显的是，口干与一些严重的全身性疾病和疾病有关。其中包括服用常用处方药、自身免疫性疾病和头部和颈部的放射治疗。唾液流量的减少可能会严重影响口腔健康，干扰消化和言语，并严重损害患者的生活质量。避免进食、不吸收舌下含药药物和不依从服药也可能导致这种情况。唾液酸度测定法可以用来确认口干的存在。治疗的目的是在可能的情况下增加唾液的流动，或者通过其他方式提供口腔水分。
Xerostomia, the subjective feeling of dry mouth caused by a severe reduction in the flow of saliva, is a common problem that is particularly prevalent among the aged. It has become increasingly evident that dry mouth is associated with a number of serious systemic conditions and diseases. Among these are the intake of commonly prescribed medications, autoimmune diseases, and irradiation to the head and neck. The diminution in the flow of saliva may profoundly affect oral health, disturb digestion and speech, and seriously impair the patient's quality of life. Food avoidance, nonabsorption of sublingually placed drugs, and noncompliance with medication may also result. Sialometry can be used to confirm the presence of dry mouth. Treatment is aimed at increasing the flow of saliva, when possible, or providing oral moisture by other means.