Ettinger R L
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Age Ageing. 1996 Sep;25(5):409-12. doi: 10.1093/ageing/25.5.409.
This review considers the changes in salivary glands associated with ageing and concludes that there is no evidence to show that xerostomia is likely to result from the ageing process alone. The four main factors causing xerostomia are presented and it can be seen that the condition is a side-effect of diseases and the drugs used to treat these diseases. As xerostomia has a significant effect on a person's quality of life, a multifaceted approach to treating xerostomia is presented. All health care workers should be sensitive to those complaining of dry mouth and help them to seek care.
本综述探讨了与衰老相关的唾液腺变化，并得出结论：没有证据表明口干仅仅是由衰老过程导致的。文中介绍了导致口干的四个主要因素，可以看出这种情况是疾病以及用于治疗这些疾病的药物所产生的副作用。由于口干对人的生活质量有重大影响，本文提出了一种多方面治疗口干的方法。所有医护人员都应关注那些抱怨口干的患者，并帮助他们寻求治疗。
