Question 1

toddler coughs when eating/drinking. had severe reflux as an infant, so bad he wouldnt eat. does this sound like he may have reflux still? drools a lot

Accepted Answer

Reflux: Yes, it certainly sounds like he still has reflux. I would check with a pediatric gastroenterologist for further workup.

Question 2

how can drooling occur in adults?

Accepted Answer

Hypersalivation: Causes of saliva overproduction include pregnancy, excessive starch intake, gastroesophageal reflux disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, serotonin syndrome, oral ulcers, and oral infections. Medications that can cause saliva overproduction include clozapine, pilocarpine, ketamine, and potassium chlorate. Toxins can also cause hypersalivation. These include mercury, copper, organophosphates, and arsenic.

Question 3

i am drooling while awake. why this is happening?

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Drooling: Drooling while awake suggests excessive saliva production or weakness of the facial muscles such as seen in Bell's palsy. Dental disease is another possibility.

Question 4

my husband feels like hes drooling but hes not actually drooling.

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Drooling : I would want to ask your husband questions and evaluate him to be sure he does not have a stroke right now. Does he need a emergency visit now, I am not sure, but very concerned to be sure. I have seen patients with this from the weakness of the face, no related to a stroke.

Question 5

does fibromyalgia cause drooling?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: This would not be expected unless the person were so fatigued from loss of sleep that h/she were dozing off from exhaustion.  Drooling is more often related to bell's palsey or a stroke.

Question 6

when do babies usally start drooling?

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2 Months: At around 2 months your baby's salivary glands will start to work and your baby will begin to drool. This does not mean, however, that your baby is teething. Teeth start coming in a few weeks later. You will be going through a lot of bibs during this period so get ready!

Question 7

help please! is drooling a sign of having a stroke?

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Sometimes: Possibly if part of a constellation of symptoms. There could be drooling if one side of the face is weakened or somewhat paralyzed.

Question 8

is drooling one of the signs that a baby is teething?

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Yes: Drooling is a very common sign of teething.  Make sure you go to the pediatric dentist for regular check-ups and ask them anything you may have concerns or questions.

Question 9

how long does drooling associated with teething last?

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When tooth erupts: As teeth erupt babies can be fussy, sleepless and irritable, lose their appetite or drool more than usual.  Try rubbing their gums with a clean finger, a small cool spoon or a moist guaze pad.  A clean teething ring or pacifier will help. Be patient.

Question 10

why do i find myself drooling after i wake up from a nap?

Accepted Answer

Deep sleep: Enjoy the wonderful deep sleep of the young. Your mouth pops open as you fully relax and allows your saliva to come out. You don't swallow your own saliva unless it builds up enough to trigger the reflex. Try changing your position to  your side instead of tummy sleeping to keep more saliva inside your mouth.

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Toddler drooling

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Toddler coughs when eating/drinking. had severe reflux as an infant, so bad he wouldnt eat. does this sound like he may have reflux still? drools a lot

A member asked:

How can drooling occur in adults?

A member asked:

I am drooling while awake. why this is happening?

A member asked:

My husband feels like hes drooling but hes not actually drooling.

A member asked:

Does fibromyalgia cause drooling?

A member asked:

When do babies usally start drooling?

A member asked:

Help please! is drooling a sign of having a stroke?

A member asked:

Is drooling one of the signs that a baby is teething?

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How long does drooling associated with teething last?

A member asked:

Why do i find myself drooling after i wake up from a nap?

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