DRY MOUTH, XEROSTOMIA

XEROSTOMIA/DRY MOUTH

Many causes and influencing factors.

Mouth breathing, vitamin deficiencys, ie Vit A & B12, chronic autimunne disorders, ie Sjogrens Syndrome,( plus salt taste), diabeetes. Post surgery, damage to salivery glands, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, inhalers, neurpathic pathway, stress, blocked salivary glands, hormonal imbalance.

PLUS! Over 500 medications, O.T.C & RX.

TREATMENT/MANAGEMENT.

For carers, review paersons medical history, and present medication. Gentle feel around salivary glands for swelling/discomfort. H.S.M.W. gentle massage.

Blood screening for vitamins, hormone balance.

Home care;Recomended, Moisturising gels, sprays, mouth washes.

Oralieve/Tepe. Available on line.

H 6 HYDRATOR, SIMPLY DEPRESS SOFT POUCH IN A BOWL OD COOL WATER, AND RELEASE THE WATER WILL BE SUKED UP INTO THE POUCH. TO REALISE THE WATER INTO THE MOUTH , DEPRESS IT AGAINST THE GUMS OR SIDE OF MOUTH, AND RELEASE, WATER WILL TRICKLE OUT. ONLY USE PLAIN WATER. THIS CAN BE USED BY THE PATIENT THEMSELVES OR ASSISTED BY SOME ELSE. .

CAN BE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO AN AREA, HOWEVER, MUST BE SUPERVISED IF IN DOUBT OF PERSONS ABILITY.