Treatment for radiation-induced xerostomia. An innovative remedy.
Xerostomia continues to be a major complaint of patients who have had radiation therapy of the salivary glands and neck. This article describes the advantages and disadvantages of conventional treatment methods and introduces an innovative, yet inexpensive remedy that has produced favorable results for those afflicted with this chronic complication of therapy.
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Medcenter One Cancer Care Center, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009821:Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012464:Saliva, Artificial / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014906:Wetting Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*
D009821:Oils; D012464:Saliva, Artificial; D014906:Wetting Agents; D010862:Pilocarpine