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	DROOLING
		Drooling, also known as ptyalism, can be defined as salivary incontinence or the spillage of saliva over the lower lip.
		Drooling is rarely seen in the normal child after the age of 18 months.
		Intraductal laser photocoagulation of the bilateral parotid ducts for reduction of drooling in patients with cerebral palsy.
	www.utmb.edu /otoref/Grnds/Drooling-030129/Drooling-030129.htm (2408 words)

	Evaluation and Management of Drooling
		The pathophysiology of drooling is multifactorial and is usually related to a primary defect in the oral phase of swallowing.
		The diagnosis of drooling is a clinical one based on the patient's history and physical exam.
		The parent must understand the goal of treating drooling is reduction in excessive salivary flow while maintaining a moist and healthy oral cavity.
	www.otohns.net /?id=14032 (3800 words)

	Drooling - Health Centers
		Drooling is generally caused by too much?saliva production, problems?keeping saliva within the mouth, or problems with swallowing.
		Occasional drooling in infants and toddlers is normal and is unlikely to be a sign of either disease or problem.
		Sudden drooling may indicate poisoning (especially by pesticides) or a reaction to snake or insect venom.
	www.wftv.com /encyclopedia/6863816/detail.html (580 words)

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		Drooling, or loss of saliva from the mouth, may occur for a variety of reasons.
		The focus of this article is drooling due to abnormal patterns of movement or muscle weakness, both of which may occur in individuals with low muscle tone.
		Drooling may still occur intermittently, especially during the occurrence of teething, gum or tooth disease, upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, allergies, middle ear infections, gastroesophageal reflux, mouth breathing, increased level of activity, increased level of concentration, or decreased level of consciousness.
	www.beckmanoralmotor.com /drooling.htm (630 words)

	Special Child: Information Avenue Archives
		Drooling beyond the age of 4 years is considered abnormal and can cause significant problems including aspiration, infection, increased amount of care required for the child (changing bibs, bathing), soiling of furniture, carpet, toys, and clothing of siblings and family members, minor to major skin irritations, and difficulty with social interactions and developing relationships.
		It is said that drooling is caused by: a defect in the oral or voluntary phase of swallowing, resulting in a buildup of saliva in the front of the mouth; poor head control; constant open mouth; poor lip control; or decreased tactile sensation.
		Excessive drooling can be a very significant problem for the child with disabilities and his or her family members.
	www.specialchild.com /archives/ia-037.html (1172 words)

	Symptom - Drooling - Detroit, Michigan
		Drooling is generally caused by excess production of saliva, inability to retain saliva within the mouth, or problems with swallowing.
		Isolated drooling in infants and toddlers is normal and is unlikely to be a sign of either disease or complications.
		Drooling in infants and young children may be exacerbated by upper respiratory infections and nasal allergies.
	www.henryfordhealth.org /13865.cfm (370 words)

	Scope - Communication Resource Centre - Saliva Management
		Drooling is a normal phenomenon in children prior to the development of oral muscular control at age 18-24 months.
		Whilst drooling is a normal occurrence in young children, persistence of drooling beyond four years of age is not considered normal.
		Drooling often occurs as a result of a decrease in the frequency of spontaneous swallowing, and/or a reduction in the sensory awareness necessary for the swallowing.
	www.scopevic.org.au /therapy_crc_research_saliva_drooling.html (3192 words)

	eMedicine - Drooling : Article Excerpt by: Neeraj N Mathur, MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This commonly refers to anterior drooling and should be distinguished from posterior drooling, in which saliva spills over the tongue through the faucial isthmus.
		Drooling is a normal phenomenon in children prior to the development of oral neuromuscular control at age 18-24 months.
		Pathophysiology: Drooling may be a result of hypersecretion (primary sialorrhea) of the salivary glands but more commonly is due to impaired neuromuscular control with dysfunctional voluntary oral motor activity that leads to an overflow of saliva from the mouth (secondary sialorrhea).
	www.emedicine.com /ent/byname/drooling.htm (656 words)

	Drooling 1 - Pediatric Oncall
		Drooling is normal in babies upto 18 months of age.
		Drooling may otherwise occur due improper control of the muscles of the mouth, or due to abnormalities in the shape or function of the jaw, face, or mouth.
		Also please do consult your doctor for complete examination to evaluate the cause of drooling in your child so that further treatment can be started.
	www.pediatriconcall.com /forpatients/querylook/queryans/parans196.asp (245 words)

	Drooling in children
		Although drooling may occur in healthy children under two years of age, it is commonly observed in neurologically impaired children and carries a considerable social stigma.
		Drooling can be socially embarrassing, and at times may cause serious medical complications.
		Drooling may result from the hypersecretion of saliva or, more commonly, the impairment of swallowing.
	www.pulsus.com /Paeds/04_06/leun_ed.htm (343 words)

	Drooling
		Drooling can be a very frustrating reality for some children (and their families).
		Drooling is generally acceptable in children up to 18-24 months of age.
		We have seen children drool when their tonsils and/or adenoids are enlarged.
	www.helpforkidspeech.org /articles/detail.cfm?ID=547 (456 words)

	Drooling Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		We are here to answer questions, offer drooling guidelines and in severe cases assist individuals who may feel their drooling is out of control.
		Drooling is usually over a person of the opposite sex, but drooling over someone of the same sex does happen.
		Drooling may be a solitary experience or can be shared with friends.
	www.patpawsgraffiti.com /drool.html (458 words)

	Drooling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Drooling in the car is almost inevitably a result of nervousness.
		Many dogs will drool immediately after being put in the car, even before the car is moving or turned on.
		Drooling is often the first sign of this, though many dogs will throw up without actually ever drooling and others will drool for eons and never throw up.
	www.bcrescue.org /drooling.html (319 words)

	Drooling
		Ptyalism should not be confused with pseudoptyalism, in which normal amounts of saliva is being produced, but it overflows from the mouth due to anatomic abnormalities, such as malocclusion (abnormal alignment of the teeth), or to an inability or reluctance to swallow because of pain associated with swallowing.
		Initially, it appeared as if severe periodontal disease alone might be the cause of his problem, however, upon extracting one of his diseased upper canine teeth, a piece of bone came loose, attached to the tooth root.
		Though it may seem obvious when a cat is drooling from happiness, any signs of illness, including oral discomfort, unusual behavioral changes, foul odor to the saliva, or saliva that is blood-tinged should be investigated by a veterinarian.
	www.manhattancats.com /Articles/drooling.html (1288 words)

	Drooling
		Children and adults with neuromuscular disorders frequently have drooling as a significant additional issue.
		Many children who drool do not learn full speech because people are reluctant to hold a conversation with them.
		In the last nine years, nearly 100 children from 2.5 to 14 years of age have undergone a middle ear surgical procedure to control drooling, transtympanic neurectomy and chorda tympanotomy.
	www.pediatric-orthopedics.com /Treatments/Drooling/drooling.html (320 words)

	HerbChina2000.com - Herbal Remedies - Drooling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Drooling can be defined as salivary incontinence or the spillage of saliva over the lower lip.
		It reflects a disturbance of the oral phase of deglutition which is associated with inefficient, uncoordinated swallowing and poorly synchronized lip closure.
		Drooling patients have difficulty managing normal salivary flow; sialorrhea, which some use interchangeably with drooling, indicates an increase in salivary flow which can lead to drooling.
	www.herbchina2000.com /therapies/EPT.shtml (802 words)

	Executive Summary
		Drooling is a major problem in children with neurodevelopmental diseases, such as cerebral palsy.
		Drooling may lead to aspiration, maceration of surrounding skin, and secondary fungal and bacterial infections.
		While it is clear that drooling is a problem in cerebral palsy patients, and that the medications used to reduce drooling are effective, there is a large knowledge deficit regarding dosing of these medications as well as measuring adverse events that result from their use.
	www.fda.gov /ohrms/dockets/ac/01/briefing/3744b2_02_execsummary.html (933 words)

	Research for Nursing Practice Volume I Table of Contents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The first objective of the study was to establish the relationship between drooling and the age (gestation, postconception, and postnatal) of the infants.
		Although respiratory rates and drooling did not reach levels of statistical significance, there was a trend toward a negative association between respiratory rate and drooling, suggesting that as the number of breaths taken by the infant decreased drooling increased.
		In this study drooling during bottle-feeding is inversely related to the postnatal age of preterm infants and to the oxygen-saturation levels and heart rate during continuous sucking.
	www.graduateresearch.com /hill.htm (3119 words)

	Drooling and Salivation in cats
		Drooling excessively is not uncommon in cats after bathing, especially if flea control medications were applied during the bath.
		My eight-year old spayed female cat started drooling heavily today - I've checked her mouth and can see no signs of ulcers on the tongue or of any loose or decayed teeth, nor does there seem to be anything hung in her mouth or throat.
		Her appetite does not seem to be suffering, and she's acting perfectly normal except for this massive drooling.
	www.vetinfo4cats.com /cdrool.html (1360 words)

	HSC: Otolaryngology
		Drooling or sialorrhea, the spillage of saliva out of the mouth, is a common problem in neurologically impaired children and adults.
		The commonest condition that we have seen this problem in are those children affected with cerebral palsy (a non-progressive disorder present at birth) which affects one in 300 newborns.
		Troublesome drooling causes many different problems - increased care (increased clothing/ bib changes); soiling of household furnishings, toys, school supplies (including computers!); skin excoriation even to the point of scarring; loss of self-esteem, depression, etc. It is a very stigmatizing and isolating condition.
	www.sickkids.on.ca /otolaryngology/drooling.asp (231 words)

	eMedicine - Drooling : Article by Neeraj N Mathur, MBBS, MS, DNB, MNAMS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		In patients with athetoid disorders with constant tongue thrusting, surgical procedures to correct drooling may result in an unpleasant, thick, discolored, malodorous residue being deposited on the teeth and lips.
		Shott et al reported cessation of drooling in 21 of the 24 patients in their series who underwent these 2 procedures in combination.
		It is attributed to regeneration of the nerve fibers of the chorda tympani and tympanic plexus.
	www.emedicine.com /ent/topic629.htm (4992 words)

	AboutKidsHealth: Health A-Z: Drooling (Excessive)
		Drooling is frequently seen in these children at older ages.
		Drooling can irritate the skin of the face, neck, and chest.
		For these reasons, the use of scopolamine for drooling is somewhat wasteful and expensive.
	www.aboutkidshealth.ca /Article.asp?articleID=1978 (724 words)

	drooling - Boxer Board (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		So when we go to get the treat, she sits and waits, and before you know it, there are drops of drool or salava on the floor.
		Drooling when they are looking forward to some food is normal.
		Boxers are known to drool - My boy is 2 years old and as soon as I say the word "treat" he starts to drool.
	www.boxerworld.com /forums/showthread.php?t=42095 (377 words)

	Associated Conditions of Cerebral Palsy: Drooling and Swallowing Problems
		Drooling is an extremely common problem for younger children with cerebral palsy, but it usually improves as the child grows.
		Drooling can lead to children being socially ostracized, and there are also health and hygiene implications.
		If lack of head control is making drooling worse, correcting the sitting position so that the head is not hanging forward can lessen drooling.
	www.originsofcerebralpalsy.com /03-conditions/07-drooling-swallowing.html (365 words)

	Drooling - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Sudden severe drooling in a septic-appearing child may indicate severe pharyngeal edema and airway compromise.
		Drooling — the flow of saliva from the mouth — results from a failure to swallow or retain saliva or from excess salivation.
		When you follow a link to our interactive multiple symptoms page, you will be able to modify your list by adding and removing symptoms thus helping to better research your condition.
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /sym/drooling.htm (1338 words)

	Drooling Beast
		There is a large drooling beast in the middle of the room at SOLO, and everyone is trying to talk around him without mentioning him by name.
		I have never been completely sure that “disease” is the right term to describe alcoholism, but I am sure that the only people who control alcoholism are those who treat it like a disease.
		The only way you are going to address the problem is for you to first admit that the drooling beast is in the room.
	rebirthofreason.com /Articles/Kilbourne/Drooling_Beast.shtml (522 words)

	Help me to Stop the drooling! \| Ask MetaFilter
		I noticed I would drool in my sleep when my sinuses were screwed up and my nose would get congested.
		Maybe the drooling is a subconscious desire to keep you from snuggling while you sleep.
		I drool sometimes during the sunday to monday night, usually after some heavy drinking on friday and saturday...
	ask.metafilter.com /mefi/19446 (933 words)

	Cats: Cat Drooling
		She was fine for a day and now she has started this drooling thing back up again.
		I did take a video of her doing this drooling act to show the vet when we bring her in again but her vet visits are getting so expensive and I don't know what to do.
		In all probability, she is drooling because her teeth and gums hurt.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Cats-1606/Cat-Drooling-1.htm (731 words)

	Drooling in Parkinson's disease --- HealthandAge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Sialorrhea, or drooling, is common in Parkinson's disease - it occurs in 4 out of 5 patients.
		Apart from the annoyance and embarrassment, it can produce skin irritation or infection, and may cause aspiration pneumonia if the saliva is inhaled by mistake.
		Injection of Botox directly into the parotid glands reduced drooling by half in a recent German study, and 2 out of 3 patients treated improved.
	www.healthandage.com /Home/gm=0!gc=18!gid7=899 (266 words)

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