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How can you reduce saliva in your mouth? what can i get or try on my own, and what kind of doctors/treatments do i need to reduce or eliminate saliva?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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See your PCP: It could be the side effect of a medication or the result of a medical condition (e.g. spicy foods, poor muscle control, pregnancy, etc). See your PCP because the treatment depends on the cause of your hyper-salivation.

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Answered 10/7/2015

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A member asked:

How can you reduce saliva in your mouth? what can i get or try on my own, and what kind of doctors/treatments do i need to reduce or eliminate saliva?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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