An interdisciplinary textbook on dry mouth, Xerostomia: An
Interdisciplinary Resource for Practitioners provides an overview
of xerostomia for physicians, dentists, nurses, speech-language
pathologists, and otolaryngologists who encounter the condition in
their practice. Xerostomia is a common condition, yet only one in
seven cases are referred to a speech-language pathologist or
otolaryngologist for treatment. Featuring contributions from
speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, dentists, oral
pathologists, and nurses, the text's interdisciplinary approach and
evidence-based framework provides practitioners with an awareness
and understanding of xerostomia that will improve interprofessional
coordination and enhance patient care. With a robust accompanying
website including patient education resources, Xerostomia addresses
the following topics: An otolaryngologist's view of xerostomia,
including causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment Patient
perspectives of living with xerostomia, including quality of life
measures and new research findings Effect of xerostomia on dental
and oral health Voice disorders associated with xerostomia Impact
of xerostomia on swallowing The science of saliva, including
composition and production Pharmacological management of xerostomia
Xerostomia: An Interdisciplinary Resource for Practitioners
provides indispensable information for general practitioners,
internists, dentists, nurses, otolaryngologists, speech-language
pathologists, and speech-language pathology students, as well as
any health care practitioners who encounter patients with
xerostomia.
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