A Reference Guide to Drugs and Dry Mouth

Sreebny, Leo M.; Schwartz, Steven S.

doi:10.1111/j.1741-2358.1986.tb00055.x

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“…The most common cause is probably salivary gland hypofunction because of drug treatment e.g. antiemetics and opioids used for pain treatment [41]. In our study both pain and oral dryness affected EI.…”

Section: Weight Loss and Eimentioning

confidence: 61%

Symptoms in advanced pancreatic cancer are of importance for energy intake

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Jordhøy

Skjegstad

et al. 2012

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Purpose: Cancer cachexia and low energy intake (EI) probably contribute to weight loss in advanced pancreatic cancer (PC). However, little is known about the actual EI in this disease. Aims were to assess EI, weight loss and symptoms during the disease course and investigate associations between symptoms and EI.Methods: Thirty-nine patients (21 males) with advanced PC were consecutively included and followed every 4 weeks until the end of life. A 24-hour dietary recall was used to assess EI. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) and the PC-specific health-related quality of life questionnaire (QLQ-PAN26) were used for symptom assessment. Conclusion:In this study several symptoms influenced EI negatively. Low EI did not completely explain weight loss in this patient group, but careful monitoring and early follow-up of symptoms may be important interventions to reduce weight loss in advanced PC.

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Section: Weight Loss and Eimentioning

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Symptoms in advanced pancreatic cancer are of importance for energy intake

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Skjegstad

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“…some bronchodilators). 11 In the past, it was commonly believed that dry mouth and declining salivary function were purely a natural consequence of aging. While it is true that salivary gland dysfunctions are more prevalent in older populations, studies suggest that salivary gland dysfunction is due to a combination of ageing per se and the higher incidence of chronic illnesses and the greater use of drugs by the ageing population -both of which can impact the production of saliva.…”

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Saliva A review of its role in maintaining oral health and preventing dental disease

Dodds¹,

Roland²,

Edgar³

et al. 2015

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“…For example, numerous medications prescribed for treating disabilities have negative side effects on the oral health of their users. For instance, immunosuppressive agent cyclosporine used in the treatment of severe rheumatoid arthritis causes gingival hyperplasia; besides, antispasmodics, anti parkinsonism and muscle relaxant medications cause xerostomia (26). In addition, health conditions and impairments of people with disabilities may affect their oral health.…”

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Access to Dental Services for People Using a Wheelchair

2015

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Objectives. We investigated the perspectives of people using a wheelchair and their difficulties in accessing dental services. Methods. Our participatory research was on the basis of a partnership between people using a wheelchair, dental professionals, and academic researchers. Partners were involved in a committee that provided advice at all stages of the project. Our team adopted a qualitative descriptive design. Between October 2011 and October 2012 we conducted semistructured individual interviews with 13 adults who lived in Montreal, Québec, Canada, and used a wheelchair full time. We audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim interviews, and we interpreted data using an inductive thematic analysis. Results. Oral health is of heightened importance to this group of people, who tend to use their mouth as a “third hand.” We identified successive challenges in accessing dental services: finding a dentist and being accepted, organizing transportation, entering the building and circulating inside, interacting with the dental staff, transferring and overcoming discomfort on the dental chair, and paying for the treatments. Conclusions. Governments, dental professional bodies, dental schools, and researchers should work with groups representing wheelchair users to improve access to dental services.

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A Reference Guide to Drugs and Dry Mouth

Cited by 306 publications

References 20 publications

Symptoms in advanced pancreatic cancer are of importance for energy intake

Symptoms in advanced pancreatic cancer are of importance for energy intake

Saliva A review of its role in maintaining oral health and preventing dental disease

Access to Dental Services for People Using a Wheelchair

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