{"product_id":"2940154374177","title":"Drooling, (Sialorrhea) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrooling (also known as salivation, driveling, dribbling, slobbering, or, sialorrhea) is the flow of saliva outside the mouth which is frequently seen in elderly people and in stroke victims.\u003cbr\u003eDrooling can be produced by excess secretion of saliva, inability to retain saliva within the mouth (incontinence of saliva), or disorders with swallowing (dysphagia or odynophagia).\u003cbr\u003eDrooling is when saliva does not intentionally flow outside of the mouth.\u003cbr\u003eIt can be produced by too much saliva production or weak muscles around the mouth\u003cbr\u003eDrooling is normally caused by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Disorders keeping saliva in the mouth\u003cbr\u003eOccasional drooling in healthy infants and toddlers is normal and may be related with teething.\u003cbr\u003eDrooling in infants and young children may be aggravated by upper respiratory infections and nasal allergies.\u003cbr\u003eChildren can normally control drooling by 4 years of age.\u003cbr\u003eExcessive drooling can be uncomfortable for parents and for the child at older ages.\u003cbr\u003e2. Disorders with swallowing\u003cbr\u003eDrooling may also be produced by nervous system disorders that make it difficult to swallow:\u003cbr\u003eIt may be related with poor mouth and tongue control.\u003cbr\u003ea. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS\u003cbr\u003eb. Autism\u003cbr\u003ec. Cerebral palsy (CP)\u003cbr\u003ed. Down syndrome\u003cbr\u003ee. Multiple sclerosis\u003cbr\u003ef. Parkinson disease\u003cbr\u003eg. Stroke\u003cbr\u003e3. Too much saliva secretion\u003cbr\u003eDrooling may occur sometimes if the body makes too much saliva.\u003cbr\u003eInfections can cause this.\u003cbr\u003eOther causes are:\u003cbr\u003ea. Allergies\u003cbr\u003eb. Heartburn or GERD (reflux)\u003cbr\u003ec. Poisoning (especially by pesticides)\u003cbr\u003ed. Pregnancy (may be due to pregnancy side effects, such as nausea or reflux)\u003cbr\u003ee. Reaction to snake or insect venom\u003cbr\u003ef. Swollen adenoids\u003cbr\u003eg. Use of certain medicines\u003cbr\u003eSome people with drooling disorders are at higher risk of breathing saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eThis may produce harm if there is a disorder with the body's normal reflexes (such as gagging and coughing).\u003cbr\u003eExcessive drooling is frequent in children with cerebral palsy.\u003cbr\u003eExcessive drooling is abnormal in the older, healthy child.\u003cbr\u003ePeople with drooling disorders have a higher danger of breathing in saliva, food, or fluids into the lungs, particularly if drooling is due to a neurological problem.\u003cbr\u003eIf the body's normal reflex mechanisms (such as gagging and coughing) are not damaged, this is not life-threatening.\u003cbr\u003eExcessive drooling is shown by saliva slipping out the side of the child’s mouth.\u003cbr\u003eIt may dribble down his chin.\u003cbr\u003eExcessive drooling can damage clothes.\u003cbr\u003eIt may spoil school books and drawings.\u003cbr\u003eThe child’s chin may also get irritated by the saliva.\u003cbr\u003eThis is more common in cold weather.\u003cbr\u003eA speech therapist can determine if the drooling raises the risk of breathing in food or fluids into the lungs.\u003cbr\u003eThis is called aspiration.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment\u003cbr\u003eThe usage of ice popsicles or other cold objects (e.g., frozen bagels) may be useful to treat young children who are drooling while they are teething.\u003cbr\u003eTake care to avoid choking when a child uses any of these objects.\u003cbr\u003eFor those with chronic drooling:\u003cbr\u003e1. Caregivers may try reminding the person to keep lips closed and chin up.\u003cbr\u003e2. Limit sugary foods, because they may increase the amount of saliva.\u003cbr\u003e3. Watch for skin breakdown around the lips and on the chin.\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive treatment plan depends from the cause and incorporates several stages of care:\u003cbr\u003e1. Correction of reversible causes,\u003cbr\u003e2. Behavior modification,\u003cbr\u003e3. Medical treatment, and\u003cbr\u003e4. Surgical procedures\u003cbr\u003eAtropine sulfate tablets are used in some situations to decrease salivation.\u003cbr\u003eThe medicine may be prescribed by doctors in conjunction with behavior modification strategies.\u003cbr\u003eIf the patient has severe drooling, the doctor may advise:\u003cbr\u003e1. Botox shots\u003cbr\u003e2. Radiation to the salivary glands\u003cbr\u003e3. Surgery to remove the salivary glands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Drooling\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Facial Palsy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Cerebral Palsy\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103554289904,"sku":"2940154374177","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154374177_p0.jpg?v=1764066108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154374177","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}