Glass WHALE Christmas Tree Ornament, 6.5 Long, Primitives by Kathy Glass WhaleChristmas Ornamentby Primitives by KathyThis beautiful whale ornament is unique and large-measuring 6.5 inches long!With a silver crackle glaze and a sparkly'water spout', this ornament is sure to be a holiday favorite! more
Knowledge center. Sjogren's syndrome (Sjoegrens SjÃ¶grens) syndrome is a chronic disorder of the immune-system a-long term autoimmune-disease in which the'patient s white blood cells attack the saliva and tear, glands leading to dry mouth and eyes because the'body s tear and saliva production is. reducedjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease-the patient's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues, mistaking them for dangerous pathogens, such as infectious bacteria or viruses. Experts are not sure why Sjogren's syndrome affects some individuals, and not others.
Inflammation of the glands that produce the saliva in the mouth (salivary glands, including the parotid glands) leads to dry mouth. Sjogren's syndrome can consequently be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.he diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome can also be aided by a biopsy of affected tissue. The treatment of Sjogren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved by the disease and the complications such as infection.