Eisbruch et al reported 2 simplified grading systems for describing patients with radiotherapy-induced xerostomia. These are meant to be clinically meaningful. The authors are from the University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital, Vanderbilt University, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Harvard University and Duke University.
Grading systems:
(1) subjective
(2) objective
Subjective Findings
Grade
oral dryness with no disability
1
additional fluid required for swallowing
2
oral dryness requires a change in diet
3
impaired sleeping, speaking and/or other activities
3
Objective Findings
Grade
saliva flow > 0.2 mL per minute
1
saliva flow 0.1 to 0.2 mL per minute
2
saliva flow < 0.1 mL per minute
3
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