title: Medical management of non-neoplastic salivary gland disease.
abstract: Non-neoplastic salivary gland disorders are increasing as a result of many factors. The role of salivary secretion in providing protection to the oral and pharyngeal tissues is discussed along with the diagnosis and treatment of some of the more common non-neoplastic salivary gland diseases.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009077:Mucins / Q000378:metabolism; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012472:Salivation / Q000187:drug effects; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009077:Mucins