| umls-concept:C0043352 | skos:definition | MSH: Decreased salivary flow.,NCI: Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva.,CSP: dryness of the mouth due to salivary gland secretion dysfunction.,NCI: An oral condition in which salivary flow is reduced.,NCI: A disorder characterized by reduced salivary flow in the oral cavity.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Dry mouth is the feeling that there is not enough saliva in your mouth. Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while - if they are nervous, upset or under stress. But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.</p><p>Symptoms of dry mouth include</p><ul><li>A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth</li><li>Trouble chewing, swallowing, tasting, or speaking</li><li>A burning feeling in the mouth</li><li>A dry feeling in the throat</li><li>Cracked lips</li><li>A dry, rough tongue</li><li>Mouth sores</li><li>An infection in the mouth</li></ul><p>Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. Causes include some medicines, <a href='http://www. | lld:umls |
