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2. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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   Xerostomia is the subjective sensation of dry mouth, which is often (but not always) associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands. [3] The term is derived from the Greek words ξηρός (xeros) meaning "dry" and στόμα (stoma) meaning "mouth". [4] [5] A drug or substance that increases the rate of salivary flow is termed a sialogogue.

3. Dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Some signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia include difficulty controlling food in the mouth, inability to control food or saliva in the mouth, difficulty initiating a swallow, coughing, choking, frequent pneumonia, unexplained weight loss, gurgly or wet voice after swallowing, nasal regurgitation, and patient complaint of swallowing ...

4. If You Notice This One Thing While You're Eating, Talk to ...

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   So, there are three swallowing stages: mouth (the oral stage), throat (the pharyngeal stage) and the esophageal stage, says Dr. Sara Abu-Ghanem, MD, an assistant professor of otolaryngology at ...

5. Having trouble swallowing? Dysphagia's causes, the problems ...

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   Difficulty or pain with swallowing is called dysphagia, and it affects up to 15% or more of the population at some point in their lives. Difficulty or pain with swallowing is called dysphagia, and ...

6. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   You experience dry mouth The cells that line the mouth, throat, and uvula function best in the moist environment that usually exists in this part of the body, says Dr. Morrison.

7. Oropharyngeal dysphagia - Wikipedia

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   Some signs and symptoms of swallowing difficulties include difficulty controlling food in the mouth, inability to control food or saliva in the mouth, difficulty initiating a swallow, coughing, choking, frequent pneumonia, unexplained weight loss, gurgly or wet voice after swallowing, nasal regurgitation, and dysphagia (patient complaint of swallowing difficulty). [6]