Xerostomia



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    Xerostomia





    [an error occurred while processing this directive] Ethyol® Improves Dry Mouth Without Affecting Survival in Head and ... Nov 14, 2005
    ...published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, the agent Ethyol® (amifostine) protects against xerostomia (abnormally dry ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release),

    Breath defying Oct 27, 2005
    ...grooves on the surface.". Another way bad breath can occur, according to the ADA, is dry mouth, or xerostomia. Saliva is necessary ...
    - Spectator Eau Claire (subscription),

    Ethyol® Allows Greater Tolerability of Chemotherapy in Head and ... Sep 29, 2005
    In the pivotal trial involving patients with head and neck cancer, Ethyol reduced the incidence of xerostomia but had no effect on the incidence or severity of ...
    - Cancer Consultants (press release)

    Mouth problems can worsen with age Sep 22, 2005
    ...causes. The name may not be familiar, but xerostomia -- more commonly referred to as dry mouth -- is a common problem among adults. ...
    - PakTribune.com

    Scandinavian Formulas: FDA Issues OTC Drug Status for a New Saliva ... Sep 1, 2005
    Dry mouth (xerostomia), which can be extremely debilitating, can be caused by many factors including physiologic, radiation therapy (of the head and neck), and ...
    - Yahoo! News (press release)

    Tapping a Cure for Dry MouthJul 27, 2005
    Triggered by radiation therapy, blood-pressure medication, and autoimmune diseases, dry mouth, or xerostomia, interferes with swallowing, sleeping, and speech. ...
    - Business 2.0

    Leader: Scleroderma and dentistryJul 28, 2005
    ...health. The tightening skin of the face causes microstomia or small mouth. Xerostomia, dry mouth, often accompanies scleroderma. Many ...
    - Malden Observer

    New treatment option for bad breathJul 18, 2005
    Xerostomia (dry mouth) and tobacco also contribute to this problem. Cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy may experience dry mouth. ...
    - News-Medical.net

    AGS: Tooth Bleaching Solution Helps Banish Halitosis BacteriaJul 15, 2005
    Conditions such as diabetes, gum disease, and xerostomia, or even tobacco use, stress, aging, snoring, and hormonal changes can all affect breath. ...
    - MedPage Today

    New Report Indicates Acupuncture Provides Relief for Dry Mouth ...Jul 7, 2005
    Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) is a painful condition caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva in the mouth when salivary glands do not work properly ...
    - Kansas City infoZine




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