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Salivary Gland Fluid Secretion During Aging
Author(s) -
Baum Bruce J.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1989.tb02644.x
Subject(s) - reprint , medicine , citation , gerontology , library science , computer science , physics , astronomy
Salivary gland function is generally well-preserved in healthy older persons. Similar results are observed in the laboratory rat. Older people are, however, more likely to experience salivary disorders due to disease or its treatment. For many patients with remaining salivary gland parenchymal tissue, improved function may result from pharmacological therapy.