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Excessive salivation
I wake up with mouth full of saliva. If I gulp down a lil bit by mistake I feel nausea. I need to spit all day long. It is very frustrating. Also when I'm out or busy the production decreases. I've been facing this problem since 4 years. I also get cough every morning. Is it neurological or any other cause? pls help
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Drooling may be a result of hypersecretion (primary sialorrhea) of the salivary glands but is more commonly due to impaired neuromuscular control with dysfunctional voluntary oral motor activity that leads to an overflow of saliva from the mouth (secondary sialorrhea). Patients often have inefficient and infrequent swallowing, which further compounds the problem. Furthermore, problems with positioning due to poor head control and decreased neck strength magnify the effects. An enlarged tongue or tongue thrusting with poor control can contribute to the problem of drooling. Finally, dental caries and infection and diseased gingival tissues with gingivitis can markedly increase drooling. Consult physician Regards
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