Xerostomia

Saliva Secretion in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis

“…Over 500 drugs have been reported to produce xerostomia or salivary hypofunction as a side effect [2]. Antihistamines were suggested to be related to a subjective complaint of dry mouth[3].…”

Olive Oil and Water - Role in Oral Care

“…Xerostomia affects about 50% of older adults and there is a decrease in thirst sensation with aging [21]. It also causes significant morbidity and a reduction in the quality of life leading to dental caries, candidiasis, and decrease in nutrient intake [21,22]. People may not realise that there is reduction in salivary secretion.…”

“…Dryness of mouth is seen in adults taking multiple medicines (analgesics, anti-anxiety agents, anticholinergics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antihistamines, antihypertensives, anti-inflammatory agents, anti obesity agents, antipsychotics, decongestants, diuretics, narcotics, and others), radiation therapy, autoimmune diseases, significant nutrient deficiency and dehydration [21][22][23][24]. Xerostomia causes difficulty in chewing and swallowing and may also be associated with dry nose and throat with difficulty to use dentures [22]. Olive oil formulation dentrifice (tooth paste) has been used and a decrease in bacterial growth and adhesion has been observed in the presence of olive oil [16].…”

Focal Dental Diagnostic in Patients with Replaced Renal Function-One New Method in Dentistry

“…The results of the detailed analysis of the research on saliva indicators can be utilized in the form of predilection parameters for establishing of pathological states, and therefore, to define the present dental oral status. Patients in an end status of chronic renal insufficiency suffer from characteristic xerostomy that is easily explained by the law levels of liquid absorption, side effects of basic antihypertensive and other medicaments, possible alterations in the saliva glands because of autoimmune diseases and changes due to aging processes (Djemileva,1998), (De la Rosa Garcia et al 2006), ( Gavalda et al 1999), (Guggenheimer & Moore 2003), (Thelin et al 2008). The research of Bots et al 2007 proves that patients undergoing hemodialysis secrete less saliva (stimulated or not stimulated) temporarily, but after transplantation and reversing of the normal renal functions it is increased to its ordinary level.…”