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Suggest Remedies For Excess Saliva From A Child

hi.i have a 3 year old boy who drools from the moment he wakes up till the time he s about to sleep.i can literally fill glasses with the amount of saliva dripping from his mouth.his shirts are wet and needs to be changed every 5 minutes.this is really bothering me.but his doctor said the medicine for excess in salivation is not suited for his age.is that true? must i really just endure his drooling? is there any other medicine out there that can help me?
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. It is clear from your description that the child is suffering from ptyalism, pathological excessive salivation.

The condition is usually kept in control by anticholinergic drugs that cause dry mouth. However, as your doctor rightly suggested, these drugs are not advised in kids as young as 3 years old.

Unfortunately, you and the child will have to bear with the condition till the child reaches age of 12 years.

I hope this informations answers your query. Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Suggest Remedies For Excess Saliva From A Child

Hello, I can understand your concern. It is clear from your description that the child is suffering from ptyalism, pathological excessive salivation. The condition is usually kept in control by anticholinergic drugs that cause dry mouth. However, as your doctor rightly suggested, these drugs are not advised in kids as young as 3 years old. Unfortunately, you and the child will have to bear with the condition till the child reaches age of 12 years. I hope this informations answers your query. Thank you for using HealthcareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah