DRY MOUTH IN ADULTS WITH A NEURODISABILITYWhy are people with a neurodisability at a greater risk of having a dry mouthCommon reasons includeSigns and symptoms of a dry mouth A dry mouth ranges in ID: 951525
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Health Education England DRY MOUTH IN ADULTS WITH A NEURO-DISABILITYWhy are people with a neuro-disability at a greater risk of having a dry mouth?Common reasons include:Signs and symptoms of a dry mouth A dry mouth ranges in severity, so signs, symptoms and appearance will vary:Stringy tenacious saliva, absence of saliva, dry, Symptoms: malodour. Dry mouth is a side effect of over 400 medications including diuretics, Conditions that lead to dehydration, such as fever, excessive sweating, Other causes include, radiotherapy to salivary glands, c
hemotherapy, autoimmune conditions such as Sjogren’s Key points• Supporting people with regular dry mouth care is very important for comfort and dignity. (a fungal ORAL HEALTH NEURO-DISABILITYFACTSHEET Health Education England Removing dried secretions To moisten a mouth, a small headed tooth brush otherwise the gels can form an extra sticky layer. Twice daily tooth brushing with a small headed Very dry mouth with saliva secretions stuck to the palateSaliva secretions removed from ORAL HEALTH NEURO-DISABILITYFACTSHEET