Does als cause excess saliva in the beginning stages? for few months have had feeling of extra saliva in mouth. would bulbar als present this way w/o slurring or constant choking?

Issues with oral hygiene are a more likely explanation. See your dentist for assessment of your oral health. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!

No, you do NOT describe ALS, especially the bulbar variation. Excess salivation can be due to dietary and supplement intake, but also can be present in dental disorders. Agree that next step is to see your dentist. And if you are worried or troubled by an imminent deadly disorder, please obtain counseling support.