1. And some adults suffer from chronic xerostomia , or dry mouth. 2. However, pilocarpine is not always successful in improving xerostomia symptoms. 3. Long-term users often experience xerostomia ( dry mouth ). 4. Over 500 medications produce xerostomia as a side effect ( see table ). 5. The following are used in dentistry to treat xerostomia : 6. Furthermore, they suffer from xerostomia ( dry mouth ) because of their medications. 7. Aside from physiologic causes of xerostomia , iatrogenic effects of medications are the most common cause. 8. A medication which is known to cause xerostomia may be termed " xerogenic ". 9. Chewing gum can also help with the lack of saliva or xerostomia since it naturally stimulates saliva production. 10. Nervousness in concert situations can also lead to xerostomia , but more importantly nervousness can cause rapid breathing.
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