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Saliva
Saliva (Overview)
The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the salivary and mucous glands in the mouth. Saliva contains water, mucin, organic salts, and the digestive enzyme ptyalin. It serves to moisten the oral cavity, to initiate the digestion of starches, and to aid in the chewing and swallowing of food. Approximately 1 to 1.5 l is produced per day.
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Dry mouth sour mouth.I.Cant.Pass.My .Salive.
Dry mouth: Many medications will cause dry mouth. Talk to your doctor about medications and see a dentist also. Dry. Mouth will cause cavities. Avoid sugary and acidic foods and drinks. Avoid mouthwash with alcohol with can maki it worse. Biotene products are specifically made to help dry mouth. Chewing xylitol or sugar free gum can stimulate saliva flow. Keep well hydrated. ...Read more
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Saliva (Overview)
The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the salivary and mucous glands in the mouth. Saliva contains water, mucin, organic salts, and the digestive enzyme ptyalin. It serves to moisten the oral cavity, to initiate the digestion of starches, and to aid in the chewing and swallowing of food. Approximately 1 to 1.5 l is produced per day.
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Can saliva transmit aids?
Likely not: Really low risk especially without blood in the saliva. ...Read more
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Could STDs transfer through saliva?
Some do some don't: Depending on the germ, some can and some don't. ...Read more
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Is MRSA transmitted through saliva?
Close contact: Mrsa is usually spread through contact with someone’s skin or personal items (towels, razors, etc). Mrsa is more likely to be spread in situations where people are in close contact with others. To prevent MRSA wash your hands often, keep cuts covered, and don't share towels or razors. ...Read more
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Can your saliva naturally kill another person's saliva?
No: Saliva is a substance, it isn't killed. ...Read more
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Is chlamydia transmitted from saliva?
Thanks for asking!: Chlamydia can be transmitted sexually.Remember that one can aquire infection at birth of the conjunctiva, vagina, rectum and nasopharynx. ...Read more
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While saliva came out dog barking through air causes rabies virus?
Rabies transmission: Per the Centers for Disease Control: The most common mode of rabies virus transmission is through the bite and virus-containing saliva of an infected host. Though transmission has been rarely documented via other routes such as contamination of mucous membranes (i.e., eyes, nose, mouth), aerosol transmission, and corneal transplants. ...Read more
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Is chlamydia passed thru saliva?
It can be passed: Through oral sex. Saliva would need to be contain the bacteria. ...Read more
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Can saliva kill germs?
Not usually.: In fact, your mouth commonly contains large amount of bacteria. There is nothing abnormal about this, and with proper oral hygiene, usually does not present a problem. Good luck. ...Read more
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Concern about diseases transmitted through mouth, saliva, and/or tongue?
Yes: Many diseases can be transmitted by the oral cavity including the bacteria involved with gum disease and in the case of newborns the bacteria involved with tooth decay. Even those who are coughing near to you could be a risk of transmission. Your concern is valid. ...Read more
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Can saliva kill sperm?
Yes: Eventually. Immediately "no, " eventually "yes.".
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Can a blocked saliva gland affect tongue movement?
No: A blockage - usually a stone from a condition called sialadenitis - can cause local irritation and even mild local swelling. But your tongue movement would not be affected. You can suck on lemon drops and see if that removes the stone. A firm or hard swelling that affects tongue movement needs to be checked right away for possible tumor mass. Hope that helps. ...Read more
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Can aids be transmitted through saliva?
Extremely Unlikely: To my knowledge no cases have been reported of that yet and i don't think it will. ...Read more
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Can you catch aids from saliva ?
Likely not: Risk of this very small, especially if no blood in the saliva. ...Read more
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What gland produces spit in your mouth?
Major & minor glands: Major salivary glands (occur bilaterally in pair) such as parotid glands, sublingual glands, and submandibular glands. Minor salivary gland on all the oral mucosa, the lips, the palate. ...Read more
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Can HPV be transmitted through saliva?
HPV and Saliva: Yes. But, remember that most of us are infected with a strain of hpv by age 26. This will be an interesting story to follow as medicine learns more about hpv; finds more and better tests to predict the cancers this virus can cause. And, now that there is the gardisil vaccine all at risk (all young adults) should get vaccinated. ...Read more
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Can saliva contain the HPV virus?
Maybe, maybe not: Saliva may contain HPV, if someone has an oral HPV infection. However, saliva alone probably transmits HPV rarely if ever; more direct contact is necessary, like sexual (open mouth) kissing or oral sex. Transmission of oral HPV to partners is rare, however. Almost all infections are transmitted by direct genital-genital contact. ...Read more
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Throat soreness only from saliva swallow.not from food or drinnks?
Doctor can check: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Throat lozenges and Tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain. ...Read more
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Does saliva kill sperm?
No: I actually heard of a case where a live sperm was seen under the microscope the next day to the girl's embaressment. ...Read more
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Reasobs for excess saliva?
Excess saliva: Excess saliva, usually with drooling, is not very common in young people, but becomes more common in older folks. It can be caused by discoordination in the pharynx (not swallowing saliva), medications that stimulate salivary glands, conditions that stimulate the GI tract (vomiting, severe heartburn, esophageal spasm), and in older people, weakness of the oral muscles & lips, which leads to leakag. ...Read more
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What causes a brown saliva?
Mouth bleed: Blood can give your saliva a brown or red tinge to it if you have an active or slow bleed. See dentist or primary doctor to full examination. ...Read more
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Why do I have so much saliva?
Hormones: The hormones of pregnancy do cause hypersalivation for some women. It is a hard problem to address. There really are not medications you can take to decrease it. ...Read more
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Where does saliva come from ?
Saliva glands: Saliva is a complex fluid that is a lubricant, a buffering agent and anti bacterial, among its many functions. We all need lots of it. It is secreted by large glands in the cheeks and under the tongue, emptying into the mouth via large ducts, as well as by many tiny glands located throughout the mouth. ...Read more
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Why is my saliva sample brown?
It could be from: Effect of smoking or second hand smoke or pollutants on your bronchial tubes. Take care! ...Read more
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How to stop saliva production ?
You shouldn't.: Saliva is necessary for good oral health and aids digestion. If you think you're salivating too much, contact your doctor to discuss it. ...Read more
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Can someone survive without saliva?
No: Saliva is definitely needed for the general health of teeth , gums , tongue and oral tissues in general. If you have a dry mouth there are several products on the market for that like biotene and aim artificial saliva ...Read more
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How long is marajuana in your saliva?
Up to 15 weeks: Depending on the duration of use, and the sensitivity of the detection method, the test may be positive for up to 15 weeks. ...Read more
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Why is my saliva so extremely sticky?!
See below: Most commonly this is a side effect of medications but other conditions such as thyroid disease, diabetes, and sjogren's can affect saliva quality and quanity. ...Read more
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What could be causing my excess saliva?
PNS: Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system increases salivation. Do you have other parasympathetic symptoms like watery eyes, runny nose, frequent urination, loose stools, low blood sugar? ...Read more
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How long does weed stay in your saliva?
3 days: Thc can be detected in the saliva for approximately 3 days following smoking the product. It can be found in the urine for an even longer period after exposure. ...Read more
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How can one increase saliva production?
Suck a lemon drop: A way to increase saliva flow is to suck on lemon drop candy. Preferably sugar free. Or chew gum. That may help. There is artificial saliva available. The main thing is...Why do you have decreased saliva flow. This. Can be caused by medications, auto immune diseases, or blocked salivary glands. Go see a dentist or your md and get to the bottom of the problem. ...Read more
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How often can you use artificial saliva?
Frequently : You can use artificial saliva as frequently as you like. ...Read more
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Why is it so hard to swalllow my saliva?
Is it just saliva: Difficulty swallowing can be obstructive or even neuromuscular.. If you are having trouble swallowing other things as well you should go see your doctor. ...Read more
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What does having bloodly saliva indicate?
Check your gums: Bloody saliva most likely comes from gingivitis. Gingivitis is caused by bacteria around the gum tissues, resulting in red puffy gum tissue that bleeds easily. When you notice blood in the saliva, if there are no other signs of cuts in your mouth, it is usually due to gingivitis. ...Read more
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Why does my saliva have a sweet taste toit?
Mixture of things: Saliva is mostly water mixed with proteins, enzymes, electrolytes and other compounds. Each of us has a different recipe and your may have a sweeter side to it. It is possible that you have food residue in your mouth which may be what you are tasting. ...Read more
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HOW LONG DOES WEED STAY IN MY SALIVA TEST?
All caps???: Hi. Wow, all caps??? You must REALLY be worried! How soon is your drug test coming up? You can get home drug tests for many substances, including marijuana, from pharmacies. My advice is lay off the weed, get a negative home test, and stay off weed until your law or work test is behind you, then do whatever it is you do. Good luck! ...Read more
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Is it true that smokers produce more saliva?
No: Saliva production varies greatly and depends on many factors. Age, genetics, medicines you may be on, overall health are just a few. However, all things being equal, smoking will reduce saliva output because nicotine inhibits the release of saliva from salvary glands. ...Read more
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Can a diet be the cause of my sweet saliva ?
Need further tests!: You need to see an MD to check for other causes! ...Read more
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What can I do to increase saliva production?
Dry mouth : Dry mouth or xerostomia, can be a real problem and lead to cavities, saliva is your bodies natural cleansing mechanism. First of all there are many medications that contribute to this, including anti depressants , cardiac mediation, diuretics. Avoid alcohol based mouthwash which will make it worse. Biotene has a line of products that are helpful. Sugarless hard candy may stimulate your own saliva. ...Read more
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Mouth (Definition)
Mouth (mouth) " n. Pl. Mouths 1. A. The body opening through which an animal takes in food. B. The cavity lying at the upper end of the alimentary canal, bounded on the outside by the lips and inside by the oropharynx and containing in higher vertebrates the tongue, gums, and teeth. C. This cavity regarded as the source of sounds and speech. D. The opening to any cavity or canal ...Read more