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The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations
Xerostomia and hyposalivation are highly prevalent conditions in old age, particularly among multimorbid elders, and are often attributed to the use of multiple medications. These conditions negatively affect oral functions, such as chewing, swallowing, speech, and taste. Additionally, the lack of l...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10380232/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37510706 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144592 |
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author | Müller, Frauke Chebib, Najla Maniewicz, Sabrina Genton, Laurence |
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description | Xerostomia and hyposalivation are highly prevalent conditions in old age, particularly among multimorbid elders, and are often attributed to the use of multiple medications. These conditions negatively affect oral functions, such as chewing, swallowing, speech, and taste. Additionally, the lack of lubrication of the oral mucosa frequently leads to super-infections with candida. Denture retention and comfort may also be compromised. The risk of dental caries and erosion of natural teeth increases since saliva, which is essential for repairing initial lesions in tooth structures, is insufficient. The dry sensation in the mouth also impacts the emotional and social well-being of elderly individuals. Patients experiencing xerostomia often avoid certain foods that are uncomfortable or difficult to consume. However, some foods may alleviate the symptoms or even stimulate salivation. This review discusses the limited available evidence on nutritional advice for patients with xerostomia and aims to provide insight into the patient’s perspective while offering clinical recommendations. Future studies should focus on investigating the nutritional intake of individuals suffering from xerostomia or hyposalivation in order to ensure oral health comfort, prevent malnutrition, and minimize the impact on their quality of life. |
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spelling | pubmed-103802322023-07-29 The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations Müller, Frauke Chebib, Najla Maniewicz, Sabrina Genton, Laurence J Clin Med Review Xerostomia and hyposalivation are highly prevalent conditions in old age, particularly among multimorbid elders, and are often attributed to the use of multiple medications. These conditions negatively affect oral functions, such as chewing, swallowing, speech, and taste. Additionally, the lack of lubrication of the oral mucosa frequently leads to super-infections with candida. Denture retention and comfort may also be compromised. The risk of dental caries and erosion of natural teeth increases since saliva, which is essential for repairing initial lesions in tooth structures, is insufficient. The dry sensation in the mouth also impacts the emotional and social well-being of elderly individuals. Patients experiencing xerostomia often avoid certain foods that are uncomfortable or difficult to consume. However, some foods may alleviate the symptoms or even stimulate salivation. This review discusses the limited available evidence on nutritional advice for patients with xerostomia and aims to provide insight into the patient’s perspective while offering clinical recommendations. Future studies should focus on investigating the nutritional intake of individuals suffering from xerostomia or hyposalivation in order to ensure oral health comfort, prevent malnutrition, and minimize the impact on their quality of life. MDPI 2023-07-10 /pmc/articles/PMC10380232/ /pubmed/37510706 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144592 Text en © 2023 by the authors. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). |
spellingShingle | Review Müller, Frauke Chebib, Najla Maniewicz, Sabrina Genton, Laurence The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title | The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title_full | The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title_fullStr | The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title_short | The Impact of Xerostomia on Food Choices—A Review with Clinical Recommendations |
title_sort | impact of xerostomia on food choices—a review with clinical recommendations |
topic | Review |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10380232/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37510706 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcm12144592 |
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