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I'm an rn and have a pt that constantly drools. it's not a huge problem, but she has to wear a bib. are there tx out there for excessive drooling?

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Yes.: Anticholinergic drugs reduce salivation, though not without side effects. This would be something you might bring up with the patient's doctor.

Answered 2/1/2014

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