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What Causes Excessive Salivation In A Child?

Hi my 4 year old son stop swallowing his saliva,he keep on his mouth for a few seconds then keep on releasing every now and then. pediatrician,ent doctor and neuro developmental cant see anything wrong. The latter rwfer me to occupancy theraphy,however I didnt go yet.Im thinking if that could really help.what is wrong with my son,even i told him to stop doing it,he just answered me mom I cant swallow,I dont want to swallow. Please help me what to do?
Thu, 2 May 2019
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Hi,

Your 4 years boy is getting fussy. Sometimes children at that age will do things they think it's not good or clean for them. Do not force to stop that habit. Instead try to spend a little more time with him, understand what he likes and dislikes.

Understand why he loves to play with his saliva. Children play all the time even with strange toys like saliva. Until he will grow up and think more, it will be like that. If he can swallow foods or drinks then there's nothing bad going on.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
     
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Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Excessive Salivation In A Child?

Hi, Your 4 years boy is getting fussy. Sometimes children at that age will do things they think it s not good or clean for them. Do not force to stop that habit. Instead try to spend a little more time with him, understand what he likes and dislikes. Understand why he loves to play with his saliva. Children play all the time even with strange toys like saliva. Until he will grow up and think more, it will be like that. If he can swallow foods or drinks then there s nothing bad going on. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician