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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 122, No 6, 37-41.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 6, 37-41
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association

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Bulimia nervosa. Its effect on salivary chemistry



CA Tylenda, MW Roberts, RJ Elin, SH Li, and M Altemus
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Md 20850.

Erosion of the dental hard tissues and enlarged parotid and submandibular saliva glands are commonly associated with bulimia nervosa. In 15 patients and controls, no significant difference was detected in the concentrations of potassium, chloride, calcium, urea nitrogen or albumin. There was also no evidence of olfactory dysfunction.




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