xerostomia

IPA: zˈɪrɑstˈɑmiʌ

Examples of "xerostomia" in Sentences

First of all, it's important to realize that xerostomia is NOT a disease in and of itself.
Even so, there are some things your wife can do to help alleviate the symptoms of xerostomia.
• Sjogren's syndrome (an autoimmune disease, causes xerostomia and dry eyes) • Endocrine disorders
Interestingly, xerostomia can also be a sign of nutritional deficiencies (some drugs are also known to cause a variety of nutritional deficiencies).
The bothersome combination of dry mouth and bad breath, also known as xerostomia, can be chalked up as yet another common problem caused by prescription drug use.
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects about one in every four Americans, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and it puts them at higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease, as well as the problems your wife has encountered.