The medical terms of drooling are hypersalivation or sialorrhea. When our salivary glands produce saliva in excess it is known as hypersalivation. But we should all know about the causes of drooling.

She has been drooling for the past two years or so. I read that aging causes muscles used for swallowing to become weaker and causes dysphagia, which in turn causes drooling. Is this true? — G.P.

ANSWER: Drooling in older people is a common problem that, in addition to being embarrassing, may lead to skin irritation, infection and dehydration. There are many causes, and it can be difficult in ...

Dear G.P.: Drooling in older people is a common problem that, in addition to being embarrassing, may lead to skin irritation, infection and dehydration. There are many causes, and it can be ...

She has been drooling for the past two years or so. I read that aging causes muscles used for swallowing to become weaker and causes dysphagia, which in turn causes drooling. Is this true? — G.P.

Answer: Saliva leakage from the mouth corners can happen with age as the mouth corners lose support. There can also be several other causes of salivary leakage, including neuro-motor dysfunction ...

Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO If you tend to wake up with a damp pillow, you may wonder why you drool in your sleep. It's typically not cause for concern to drool, particularly if you ...

Drooling in older people is a common problem that, in addition to being embarrassing, may lead to skin irritation, infection and dehydration. There are many causes, and it can be difficult in any ...