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Efficacy Of Manuka Honey Oral Rinsein Treatment Of Xerostomia Among Elderlypatients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Ayman Elgawish

Dentistry

Background Xerostomia is a common complaint among elderly patients. Due to the anti-inflammatory effect, Manuka honey could be a promising alternative remedy for many medical conditions, including xerostomia. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Manuka honey oral rinse as a novel management for xerostomiain elderly patients. Methods This study was designed as a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial. 42 elderly patients who were allevaluated for the presence of xerostomia and hyposalivation were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups. The interventions were used 3 times per day for 1 month as follows: Manuka honey oral rinse in group I, …

Prevalence And Impact Of Xerostomia On Quality Of Life: A Clinical-Based Cross-Sectional Study In Egypt, Dalia Ghalwash, Ayman Elgawish, Asmaa Abou-Bakr

Dentistry

Background The current investigation aimed to assess the prevalence of xerostomia, its relation to risk factors, and its impact on the quality of life among a sample of the Egyptian population.

Methods This cross‑sectional study collected data on the occurrence of xerostomia and risk factors from 1220subjects in several Egyptian governorates, including sex, age, smoking, systemic illness, and medications. Subjective and objective dry mouth scores, taste disturbances, burning sensations, and their impact on quality of life were assessed.

Results Xerostomia was estimated to involve 49.6% of the studied population. It was found to increase with ageand was substantially higher amongst …