Abstract
The primary constituents of saliva are water and mucins that keep the oral mucous membranes moist and lubricated. When salivary gland secretions are diminished or lost, patients may develop symptoms of oral dryness (xerostomia), burning, soreness, and difficulty with eating, taste, and swallowing.
Highlights
The primary constituents of saliva are water and mucins that keep the oral mucous membranes moist and lubricated
A reduction in or loss of salivary gland function is primarily caused by the use of medications [2]
Other commonly used prescription or over-the-counter-medications that have been associated with loss of saliva or symptoms of xerostomia include antihistamines, diuretics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and drugs for gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases [2,3,4]
Summary
The primary constituents of saliva are water and mucins that keep the oral mucous membranes moist and lubricated. Hyposalivation, Drug effects, Adverse effects, Oral candidiasis, Salivary proteins and peptides The patient’s medical history included depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, gastro-esophageal reflux, and elevated cholesterol.
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