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my daughter (6 years old) seems to produce too much saliva and the problem is getting worse. also recently she has began to make a noise in the back of her throat like she is trying to clear it. she says she cannot stopdoing it. this is also getting worse of late.
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Sowbhagya's Response
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,four main methods of managing saliva control problems:1. Conservative methods-It is important to assess for underlying problems that may be aggravating the saliva control problem, for example, the presence of nasal obstruction, dental disease or the use of medication that may be contributing to the problem. IT includeS behavioural approaches and techniques to improve sensory awareness.2. Appliances SUCH as vestibular screen.3. Drug therapy-Anticholinergics particularly Benzhexol, Benxtropine and Glycopyrrolate are successful in drying the secretions in some people,but has some side effects..and has tobe taken under the prescription of a treating physician,,4.Surgical-The range of surgical options include denervation of the salivary glands,removal of salivary glands, ligation of salivary ducts and relocation of ducts.eithr ways plz consult a endocrinologist ad dentist for appliance..if saliva control clinic is there in ur vicinity visit them,,hope it helps,tc
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What Causes Excessive Saliva?
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..hello thanks for consulting at hcm,,four main methods of managing saliva control problems:1. Conservative methods-It is important to assess for underlying problems that may be aggravating the saliva control problem, for example, the presence of nasal obstruction, dental disease or the use of medication that may be contributing to the problem. IT includeS behavioural approaches and techniques to improve sensory awareness.2. Appliances SUCH as vestibular screen.3. Drug therapy-Anticholinergics particularly Benzhexol, Benxtropine and Glycopyrrolate are successful in drying the secretions in some people,but has some side effects..and has tobe taken under the prescription of a treating physician,,4.Surgical-The range of surgical options include denervation of the salivary glands,removal of salivary glands, ligation of salivary ducts and relocation of ducts.eithr ways plz consult a endocrinologist ad dentist for appliance..if saliva control clinic is there in ur vicinity visit them,,hope it helps,tc