Abstract
Xerostomia presents a difficult challenge for the clinician to manage and a serious problem for the afflicted patient. Patients with dysfunctional or hypofunctional salivary or lacrimal glands suffer considerably both emotionally and physically. Because of the ever-increasing geriatric population, health practitioners can expect to encounter a substantial number of patients with xerostomia or salivary gland disorders. Early detection and appropriate management will improve the quality of these patient's lives.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 791-794 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Ear, Nose and Throat Journal |
| Volume | 68 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1989 |