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===Overview=== Treatment is directed at managing the person's [[symptomatic treatment|symptoms]].<ref name=NIH2014Fact/> For dry eyes, [[artificial tears]]; medications to reduce inflammation; [[punctal plugs]] or other surgery to shut the [[tear ducts]] may be tried.<ref name=NIH2014Fact/> For a dry mouth, [[chewing gum]] (preferably sugar-free); sipping water; or a [[saliva substitute]] may be used.<ref name=NIH2014Fact/> In those with joint or muscle pain, [[ibuprofen]] may be used.<ref name=NIH2014Fact/> Medications that can cause dryness, such as [[antihistamines]], may also be stopped.<ref name=NIH2014Fact/> The most specific extant diagnostic test requires lip biopsy.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Giovelli |first1=Raquel A |last2=Santos |first2=Maria CS |last3=Serrano |first3=Érica V |last4=Valim |first4=Valéria |date=2015-02-15 |title=Clinical characteristics and biopsy accuracy in suspected cases of Sjögren's disease referred to labial salivary gland biopsy |journal=BMC Musculoskelet Disord |volume=16 |pages=Article 30 |doi=10.1186/s12891-015-0482-9 |doi-access=free |pmc=4332430 }}</ref>
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