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I am constantly swallowing my own saliva, my lips are always sticky and the amount of saliva is forcing me to constantly swallow throughout the day. ?
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Ptyalism: It is not abnormal to make saliva and swallow through the day, unless you are making a large amount. That is called ptyalism. See either a dental professional, general MD or ENT to evaluate your situation. Further information: http://www.oralb.com/topics/what-is-ptyalism.aspx. or for a more technical link see: http://www.fpnotebook.com/ENT/Sx/Drlng.htm.
Answered 5/23/2015
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