Botox (Salivary Glands) Treatment Report
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What is Botox (Salivary Glands)?
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxic protein which causes muscle paralysis. It is used in a variety of treatments including some forms of dystonia, as well as cosmetically to reduce the appearance of aging. In extreme cases of excess saliva, it is used in ALS to significantly reduce saliva output
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Reasons Taken
13 patients in the community are having or have had Botox (Salivary Glands).
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Excess saliva | 9 | 69% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 7% |
| General health | 1 | 7% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 1 | 7% |