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Fulltext Xerostomia and COVID-19: Unleashing Pandora's Box

Saniasiaya J

Ear Nose Throat J, 2021 Apr;100(2_suppl):139S.

PMID: 32955342 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320960353

Matched MeSH terms: Xerostomia/etiology

Fulltext Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as parotitis and secondary Sjogren's syndrome

Azarisman Shah MS, Heselynn H

Singapore Med J, 2007 Feb;48(2):e60-1.

PMID: 17304382

A 38-year-old woman presented with right-sided parotid swelling, dry mouth and dry eyes of one year duration. Her Schirmer's test and sialometry were positive and histopathology showed lymphoplasmacytic infiltration. She also had concomitant normochromic , normocytic anaemia and mild haematuria. Her anti-nuclear antibody titre was also positive, 1:640, with a speckled pattern on immunofluorescence. We discuss the atypical presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus, particularly parotitis and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.

Matched MeSH terms: Xerostomia/etiology

Objective and subjective nutritional assessment of patients with cancer in palliative care

Kwang AY, Kandiah M

Am J Hosp Palliat Care, 2010 Mar;27(2):117-26.

PMID: 19959839 DOI: 10.1177/1049909109353900

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status of patients with cancer in palliative care and to examine the interrelationship between objective and subjective nutritional assessment measures. Patients' nutritional status in a palliative care unit of a Malaysian government hospital and a hospice facility were assessed using anthropometric measurements, weight loss at 1/6 months, and the scored patient-generated subjective global assessment (PG-SGA). Moderate-to-severe malnutrition was observed in a range from 31% to 69% using both measurements. Common nutritional impact symptoms were pain, xerostomia, and anorexia. Patient-generated subjective global assessment scores were significantly correlated with anthropometric measurements (P < .050). The PG-SGA is equally informative as objective indicators and is recommended as a quickly applied tool for nutritional status assessment of patients with cancer in palliative care.

Matched MeSH terms: Xerostomia/etiology

Managing complications of radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients: Part I. Management of xerostomia

Ngeow WC, Chai WL, Rahman RA, Ramli R

Singapore Dent J, 2006 Dec;28(1):1-3.

PMID: 17378333

Head and neck cancer is becoming a more recognizable pathology to the general population and dentists. The modes of treatment include surgery and/or radiation therapy. Where possible, pretreatment dental assessment shall be provided for these patients before they receive radiation therapy. There are occasions, however, whereby head and neck cancer patients are not prepared optimally for radiation therapy. Because of this, they succumb to complicated oral adverse effects after radiation therapy. Part I of this series reviews the management of xerostomia. The management of the effect of xerostomia to the dentition/oral cavity is discussed in Part II.

Matched MeSH terms: Xerostomia/etiology

A systematic review on Chinese herbal treatment for radiotherapy-induced xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients

Nik Nabil WN, Lim RJ, Chan SY, Lai NM, Liew AC

Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018 Feb;30:6-13.

PMID: 29389481 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2017.10.004

BACKGROUND: Over 80% of head and neck cancer patients suffer from radiotherapy-induced xerostomia (dry mouth). Xerostomia affects cancer patients' quality of life, and xerostomia sometimes persists throughout the patients' lifetime. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbs in relieving radiotherapy induced xerostomia.

METHODS: Systematic searches were conducted on 6 databases (English and Chinese). Studies published up till May 2017 were considered for inclusion.

RESULTS: A final 14 RCTs (total 994 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy) compared Chinese herbs with no herbs, were included in analysis. Very low to moderate quality of evidence found Chinese herbal treatment may relief radiotherapy-induced xerostomia and other related complications (such as oral mucositis and loss of appetite) in head and neck cancer patients.

CONCLUSION: There is limited evidence that Chinese herbal treatment may relief radiotherapy-induced xerostomia and other related complications in head and neck cancer patients.

Matched MeSH terms: Xerostomia/etiology*

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