Xerostomia: A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Dry Mouth

By Sarah M. Ginsberg, “Xerostomia: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dry Mouth” offers a detailed overview of xerostomia, a common yet often underdiagnosed condition, for healthcare professionals.

Did you know that only one in seven cases of xerostomia are referred to a speech-language pathologist or otolaryngologist for treatment? This book bridges the gap by providing an interdisciplinary approach to managing xerostomia, featuring contributions from expert professionals in the field, including speech-language pathologists, otolaryngologists, dentists, oral pathologists, and nurses.

What’s Inside

• An otolaryngologist’s view of xerostomia, covering causes, symptoms, evaluation, and treatment
• Patient perspectives on living with xerostomia, including quality of life measures and new research findings
• The impact of xerostomia on dental and oral health
• Voice disorders associated with xerostomia
• The effect of xerostomia on swallowing
• The science of saliva, including composition and production
• Pharmacological management of xerostomia

This comprehensive guide provides indispensable information for general practitioners, internists, dentists, nurses, otolaryngologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech-language pathology students, as well as any healthcare practitioners who encounter patients with xerostomia.

By adopting an evidence-based framework, “Xerostomia: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Managing Dry Mouth” aims to improve interprofessional coordination and enhance patient care. The accompanying website features patient education resources, further enriching the reader’s experience.

Published by SLACK Incorporated on August 5, 2020, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking to understand and manage xerostomia effectively.