Dry mouth: Impact on patient quality of life
Dry Mouth and Quality of Life
The impact of Dry Mouth on patients
Dry Mouth symptoms
| Dry mouth symptoms |
Physiological
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Psychological
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For some patients, dry mouth can simply be a nuisance; for others it can have more serious health consequences.1
Depending on the cause, dry mouth may be permanent or temporary, and symptoms may be physiological or psychological, ranging from mild to severe.2
Dry mouth can have a negative social and emotional impact on your patients’ quality of life3,5,6,9
Dry mouth can also be a significant health problem, as it may impact nutrition and social well-being, as well as contribute to physical problems.2,6 Almost half of dry mouth patients reported being impacted frequently by physical pain, psychological discomfort and disability.10
Offer your Dry Mouth patients a solution that suits their different needs, around the clock*12
*after 28 days of use
