Immunologic markers for differentiation of autoimmune responses

Differentiation of dry mouth etiology

Dry mouth is a common complaint. While it is often considered to be synonymous with the diagnosis of salivary gland disease, this is not the case. There are many causes of the symptomatic complaint of oral dryness, both salivary and non-salivary. This paper will review the causes of "dry mouth" and the means of establishing the underlying diagnosis.