Importância do farmacêutico no diagnóstico e tratamento da xerostomia
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2018
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A saliva é um fluído complexo produzido pelas glândulas salivares com funções fundamentais como a lubrificação das estruturas orais que permitem uma correta mastigação, deglutição, e digestão, remineralização dentária e a manutenção do equilíbrio da microflora oral.
A xerostomia é descrita como sensação de boca seca, a qual afeta indivíduos de todos os estratos sociais e de idade, nomeadamente idosos, polimedicados, em doentes submetidos a tratamentos oncológicos como a radioterapia, bem como induzida por determinadas doenças e medicamentos. Resulta da redução da quantidade ou qualidade da saliva, tem um impacto negativo na qualidade de vida dos doentes e caso não seja tratada poderá trazer inúmeras complicações.
Existem várias terapêuticas que proporcionam o alívio da sintomatologia. O farmacêutico possui um papel chave no aconselhamento no tratamento e eventual diagnóstico da xerostomia, sendo para este, fundamental perceber a etiologia da mesma.
Saliva is a complex fluid produced by the salivary glands with fundamental functions such as lubrication of oral structures that allow correct chewing, swallowing, and digestion, dental remineralization and maintenance of oral microflora balance. Xerostomia is described as a dry mouth sensation, it’s a pathology that affects people all over the world, especially elderly, polymedicated patients, may arise also as a consequence in patients undergoing treatments with radiotherapy as well induced by certain diseases and by certain medications, where oral dryness becomes more severe. It results from the reduction in the quantity or quality of saliva, which negatively influences the quality of life of patients and if left untreated can bring numerous complications. There are several therapeutics, however, only provide the relief of the symptomatology. The pharmacist has a key role in the diagnosis of xerostomia, and it is important to first understand the etiology of xerostomia to proceed with a correct counseling of therapeutics.
Saliva is a complex fluid produced by the salivary glands with fundamental functions such as lubrication of oral structures that allow correct chewing, swallowing, and digestion, dental remineralization and maintenance of oral microflora balance. Xerostomia is described as a dry mouth sensation, it’s a pathology that affects people all over the world, especially elderly, polymedicated patients, may arise also as a consequence in patients undergoing treatments with radiotherapy as well induced by certain diseases and by certain medications, where oral dryness becomes more severe. It results from the reduction in the quantity or quality of saliva, which negatively influences the quality of life of patients and if left untreated can bring numerous complications. There are several therapeutics, however, only provide the relief of the symptomatology. The pharmacist has a key role in the diagnosis of xerostomia, and it is important to first understand the etiology of xerostomia to proceed with a correct counseling of therapeutics.
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Orientação: Luís Monteiro
Rodrigues ; co-orientação: Ana Espírito Santo
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MESTRADO INTEGRADO EM CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS, CIÊNCIAS FARMACÊUTICAS, DIAGNÓSTICOS, FARMACÊUTICOS, PRÁTICAS PROFISSIONAIS, PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, DIAGNOSES, PHARMACISTS, PHARMACISTS, XEROSTOMIA