{"id":1054,"date":"2015-06-29T19:54:59","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T19:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2015-06-29T19:57:34","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T19:57:34","slug":"what-is-hypersalivation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/what-is-hypersalivation\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Hypersalivation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever found yourself drooling or swallowing excessively? You might suffer from hypersalivation. Saliva is produced by salivary glands located in the mouth and throat. Saliva helps to keep the mouth moist and assists in comfortable swallowing. It plays a protective role because of its\u2019 anti-fungal properties and components that destroy viruses and attack bacteria and acids that cause tooth decay and produce plaque. Saliva also contains phosphorus and calcium which help to rebuild tooth enamel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-74579471.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1063\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-74579471-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkstockPhotos-74579471\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-74579471-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-74579471-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-74579471.jpg 1418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>Most people produce between two and four pints of saliva every day. Chewing and swallowing food increases the flow of saliva and you swallow most of it. However, if you find yourself drooling at times other than sleep, which is normal, it can be an indicator of other problems.<\/p>\n<p>Hypersalivation can be caused by everything from difficulty swallowing to problems with muscle control to an infection like tonsillitis or strep throat. \u00a0Certain medications cause excess saliva production as a side effect, and chronic diseases like Parkinson\u2019s disease can also cause an increase in salivary activity. Some of the medical conditions that affect muscle control over the lips and tongue may cause drooling including cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Other conditions that can lead to drooling are allergies, acid reflux or heartburn and pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>If you feel like you are producing excessive amounts of saliva and don\u2019t know why, contact your doctor or dentist or make an appointment at Flushing Hospital Medical Center\u2019s Ambulatory Care Center at 718-670-5486.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever found yourself drooling or swallowing excessively? You might suffer from hypersalivation. Saliva is produced by salivary glands located in the mouth and throat. Saliva helps to keep the mouth moist and assists in comfortable swallowing. 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