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After undergoing head and neck radiation therapy, seven patients with dry mouth were treated using acupuncture. Patients were seen once a week for four to five weeks, followed by two or three biweekly sessions.
Dr. Morganstein found that eight months after treatment, all patients reported a reduction in dry-mouth symptoms, as well as an increase in saliva flow and the ability to eat and speak, and improved sleep.
Reviewed: January 2012