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  2. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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    Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. [ 1] This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication.

  3. Burning mouth syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Burning mouth syndrome ( BMS) is a burning, tingling or scalding sensation in the mouth, lasting for at least four to six months, with no underlying known dental or medical cause. [3] [7] No related signs of disease are found in the mouth. [3] People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no ...

  4. Sjögren syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Sjögren syndrome or Sjögren's syndrome ( SjS, SS) is a long-term autoimmune disease that primarily affects the body's exocrine glands, particularly the lacrimal and salivary glands. [4] [8] Common symptoms include dry mouth, dry eyes and often seriously affects other organ systems, such as the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.

  5. Challacombe scale - Wikipedia

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    Dry mouth (xerostomia) is frequently caused by medication and to a lesser extent, by anxiety or Sjögren's syndrome. It can be useful to have the extent of dryness recorded. That is, if a person has a complaint of a dry mouth, the clinician can apply the Challacombe scale to determine its severity and whether treatment is required.

  6. What’s With the Dry, Cracked Corners of Your Mouth ... - AOL

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    AC happens when the skin breaks down from a buildup of saliva, which makes the skin dry, cracked, and painful. “When saliva breaks down and inflames skin at the corners of the mouth, the ...

  7. Dysgeusia - Wikipedia

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    Dysgeusia, also known as parageusia, is a distortion of the sense of taste. Dysgeusia is also often associated with ageusia, which is the complete lack of taste, and hypogeusia, which is a decrease in taste sensitivity. [ 1] An alteration in taste or smell may be a secondary process in various disease states, or it may be the primary symptom.

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