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Xerostomia
C
l
60 0% l
d /
onventia RT: -7 ong term mo erate severe xerostomia
Xerostomia severity depends on the dose received by the glands the
,
irradiated volume, and time from RT
Consequences:
- dental caries
- oral mucosal integrity: oral pain, loss taste, difficulties in
swallowing and chewing, sleep up disorders and oral infections
- problem with nutritional intake and weigh loss
Wijers et al. Head Neck 2002