title: Xerostomia and glossodynia in patients with autoimmune disorders.
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.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Rhodus
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005926:Glossalgia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology