Question 1

why do children foam at the mouth when sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Slower...: ...To swallow saliva during sleep, and bubbles of saliva form and pop on the lips - wouldn't call it "foaming, " though.

Question 2

i woke up foaming at the mouth and in strange position. i have no history of epilepsy. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation : Please see the emergency department right away. You may have had a seizure. They may order testing and imaging.

Question 3

should i worry about contracting rabies, after a cat got playful and scratched me? it wasn't foaming at the mouth or acting strange. looked healthy.

Accepted Answer

There are guidelines: even the feral cats in my neighborhood have all had their rabies vaccines, but generally the main question is for the cat OWNER. If there isn't one, yeah... 
http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/exposure/animals/domestic.html

Question 4

while my friends sleeps he foams at the mouth and freezes. could this be nocturnal epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Does not sound norma: That is certainly a possiblity and there are other "parasomnias" that can cause this behavior.  This is easily clarified with a sleep study which a primary care doctor can arrange.  During a sleep study brain waves and patterns are measured and epileptic behavior would likely be detected.  It would also be noteworthy to keep a log before any appointment as to how he feels after sleeping like that.

Question 5

can you foam at the mouth and and have blood in it with pseudo seizure in your sleep?

Accepted Answer

Not a pseudoseizure: Generally, pseudoseisures do not usually occur during sleep.  A seizure can cause foaming and blood in the mouth due to biting of the tongue or cheeks.

Question 6

my 3 year old daughter has irregular breathing and foaming at the mouth, what are the causes of this?

Accepted Answer

Seek Immediate Help: These symptoms can be early signs of an allergic reaction or from aspiration/choking on a small object that is stuck in the airway. Another cause would be croup. Please seek help immediately to rule out the worst.

Question 7

was asleep & found to be foaming at the mouth. i am wheezing and breathing isn't as easy as normal. what could cause this? how can i fix this?

Accepted Answer

ER: Get to the emergency department as soon as possible. It sounds like you had a type of seizure . You should be evaluated by a neurologist and eeg should be performed.
You also could have experienced an allergic reaction . You may have has a mild aspiration while sleeping .Acid reflux can also cause wheezing and dyspnea if acidic material enters airways. If your breathing is difficult , call 911.

Question 8

i have obstructive sleep apnea after gaining weight from steroids. lately i drool a lot and sometimes foam at the mouth. why?

Accepted Answer

See your provider: You can get a referral to a sleep specialist or perhaps your PCP can help you with all of these including ways to get the weight down. It's possible to stop the problem - then you can ask them why. Best!

Question 9

woke up foaming at the mouth. looked like cappuccino foam. no history of epilepsy or seizures. history of migraines. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Any other symptoms?: A one time occurrence is not a cause for concern. If it recurs more than 3 times a month, see your doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.

Question 10

hello my two year old was foaming at the mouth today and has had fever for the past two days and complaining that her eyes are burning, i called the d?

Accepted Answer

Go to doctor: With a fever and other symptoms she needs to be seen by a physician. Go to a 24 hour clinic or your own physician.

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Why do children foam at the mouth when sleeping?

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I woke up foaming at the mouth and in strange position. i have no history of epilepsy. should i be concerned?

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Should i worry about contracting rabies, after a cat got playful and scratched me? it wasn't foaming at the mouth or acting strange. looked healthy.

A member asked:

While my friends sleeps he foams at the mouth and freezes. could this be nocturnal epilepsy?

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Can you foam at the mouth and and have blood in it with pseudo seizure in your sleep?

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My 3 year old daughter has irregular breathing and foaming at the mouth, what are the causes of this?

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Was asleep & found to be foaming at the mouth. i am wheezing and breathing isn't as easy as normal. what could cause this? how can i fix this?

A member asked:

I have obstructive sleep apnea after gaining weight from steroids. lately i drool a lot and sometimes foam at the mouth. why?

A member asked:

Woke up foaming at the mouth. looked like cappuccino foam. no history of epilepsy or seizures. history of migraines. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Hello my two year old was foaming at the mouth today and has had fever for the past two days and complaining that her eyes are burning, i called the d?

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