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How Can A Cold Virus Causing Excess Saliva And Discomfort Be Treated?
I have a cold virus. When I lie down at night I am producing excess saliva and constantly need to swallow, if not I ll drool! My mouth is constantly full of so much saliva it s very uncomfortable. Why is this and is there anything I can do to stop it?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your short history about having a cold virus, producing excessive saliva when you lie down at night, have to swallow constantly, or the else will drool. The most probable cause of such a problem is stomatitis or inflammation of the mucus membrane of oral cavity, producing excessive salivation as a reflex mechanism. I would advise you the following: Get examined by an ENT Surgeon for clinical evaluation and to get proper treatment for the condition. This alone can cure your problems.
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How Can A Cold Virus Causing Excess Saliva And Discomfort Be Treated?
Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your short history about having a cold virus, producing excessive saliva when you lie down at night, have to swallow constantly, or the else will drool. The most probable cause of such a problem is stomatitis or inflammation of the mucus membrane of oral cavity, producing excessive salivation as a reflex mechanism. I would advise you the following: Get examined by an ENT Surgeon for clinical evaluation and to get proper treatment for the condition. This alone can cure your problems.