Question 7 (part 2) · LDEK · Salivary gland diseases
What contributes towards development of xerostomy?
1) antihistamines;
2) radiotherapy of head and neck area;
3) auricotemporal neuralgia;
4) Heerfordt-Waldenström syndrome
5) Paget's disease
Correct answer is:
2) radiotherapy of head and neck area;
3) auricotemporal neuralgia;
4) Heerfordt-Waldenström syndrome
5) Paget's disease
Correct answer is:
- A. 2,3.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 1,2,4.
- D. 1,5.
- E. all of the above mentioned.
Hint
Separate causes that reduce salivary secretion from those that cause gustatory sweating or affect only bone.
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