Abstract
Changes in subjective sensations due to xerostomia before and after administration of Xialine(R), a xanthan gum-based saliva substitute, were evaluated in 30 patients with radiation-induced xerostomia using the QLQ-H&N35. Xerostomia in general decreased with both Xialine(R) and placebo to almost the same degree. A trend was seen for Xialine(R) to improve problems with speech and senses. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-160 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Radiotherapy and Oncology |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1-May-2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- xerostomia
- saliva substitute
- quality of life
- head and neck cancer
- irradiation
- RADIATION-INDUCED XEROSTOMIA
- SALIVA SUBSTITUTES
- DRY MOUTH
- LIFE
- PILOCARPINE
- QUESTIONNAIRE
- MODULE