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© 1994 British Society for Rheumatology

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THE TREATMENT OF SICCA FEATURES IN SJÖGREN'S SYNDROME: A CLINICAL REVIEW

H. E. FOSTER*, J. J. GILROY{dagger}, C. A. KELLY{ddagger}, J. HOWE§ and I. D. GRIFFITHS

*Department of Rheumatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Group of Hospitals
{dagger}Drug Information Unit, Department of Pharmacy, Royal Victoria Infirmary
{ddagger}Department of Rheumatology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead
§Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle upon Tyne

Correspondence to: H. Foster, Department of Rheumatology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP.

Patients with SS often suffer considerable distress due to sicca symptoms and the complications of mucosal dryness. Although there are many topical treatments available, the literature on their use is scant. This paper describes the treatments available and suggests a rationale for the choice of product.

KEY WORDS: Sjögren's syndrome, Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Xerostomia, Treatment, Therapeutics, Guidelines


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