Hypersalivation, also known as sialorrhea or ptyalism, is when a person’s mouth produces too much saliva. It can result in drooling or mouth watering. Possible causes range from using dentures to a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has the same problem, and his doctor prescribed prednisone. Could this cure ...

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Drooling is common in young children, especially while their teeth are coming in. Excessive saliva can sometimes irritate a baby’s skin and cause drool rash. Drool rash can be uncomfortable for a baby ...

Excessive drooling by patients with advanced Parkinson's disease is an indicator of greater motor and nonmotor dysfunction, new research shows. "Sialorrhea is not just a cosmetic problem," study ...

I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has the same problem, and his doctor prescribed prednisone. Could this cure my problem? Can ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has ...