Sicca syndrome

Causes	Appropriate Tests
	Refers to symptoms due to drying of mucous membranes. Organs involved include eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), mouth (xerostomia), upper airways and genitourinary system (especially vagina). See also Dry mouth
Sjogren syndrome
Drugs Tricyclic antidepressants Some antihistamines	Particularly in the elderly.
Graft versus host disease
Idiopathic

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