Table 2.
Frequency of Oral Manifestations (n=2961)
| Oral Manifestation | Never | Few per Year | Monthly | Weekly | Daily | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Dry mouth | 46 (2) | 56 (2) | 85 (3) | 234 (8) | 2500 (84) | 40 (1) |
| Dysphagia | 721 (24) | 544 (18) | 502 (17) | 611 (21) | 532 (18) | 81 (3) |
| Trouble speaking | 1072 (36) | 455 (15) | 348 (12) | 527 (18) | 478 (16) | 81 (3) |
| Mouth ulcers/sores | 913 (31) | 811 (27) | 617 (21) | 344 (12) | 189 (6) | 87 (3) |
| Tooth decay | 1100 (37) | 1110 (38) | 210 (7) | 87 (3) | 340 (12) | 114 (4) |
| Parotid swelling | 1723 (58) | 559 (19) | 238 (8) | 146 (5) | 140 (5) | 155 (3) |
| Yeast infection | 2122 (72) | 502 (17) | 137 (5) | 45 (2) | 72 (2) | 83 (3) |
| Salivary gland stones/infection | 2427 (82) | 326 (11) | 58 (2) | 20(1) | 30(1) | 100 (3) |