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What Causes Sticky Saliva In A 7 Week Old Baby?

I have a 7 week old baby born 5 weeks early by C SECTION he produces alot of sticky saliva that he finds difficult to clear and as a result finds it difficult to draw a breath, we have had to call an ambulance on one occasion and today he has done the same thing but we managed to clear it ourselves. The hospital did not give any answers., Any help would be appreciated.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. Sticky saliva can be due to one many systemic disorders such as upper respiratory tract infection, oral cavity infection, fungal infection in the mouth, autoimmune disorders such as Sjogren's syndrome, gastric disorder etc.

The problem cannot be solved until the underlying disorder is diagnosed and treated. As he finds difficult to draw breath, I recommend that you should see a pulmonologist first to rule our respiratory infections.

If the respiration is fine, you should seek a pediatrician for check of other systems through investigations and treat them.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your son feels better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Sticky Saliva In A 7 Week Old Baby?

Hello, I can understand your concern. Sticky saliva can be due to one many systemic disorders such as upper respiratory tract infection, oral cavity infection, fungal infection in the mouth, autoimmune disorders such as Sjogren s syndrome, gastric disorder etc. The problem cannot be solved until the underlying disorder is diagnosed and treated. As he finds difficult to draw breath, I recommend that you should see a pulmonologist first to rule our respiratory infections. If the respiration is fine, you should seek a pediatrician for check of other systems through investigations and treat them. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your son feels better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah