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 […] ...

Many people in their 80s or older lose some control of swallowing, leading to risk of aspiration — inhalation of food, liquid or secretions, which can cause infection or chemical reaction in the lungs ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend is taking care of his 89-year-old mother. She has been drooling for the past two years or so. I read that aging causes muscles used ...

Answer • Drooling is a common problem in the elderly, and in children and adults of any age with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. It may have many causes, but can be divided into two ...

It may have many causes, but can be divided into two general categories: excess saliva and inability to control the saliva properly. Drooling can lead to local complications, especially infection ...

ANSWER: Drooling is a common problem in the elderly, and in children and adults of any age with neurological or neuromuscular disorders. It may have many causes, but can be divided into two ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbour has the same problem, and his doctor prescribed prednisone.

Causes of drooling include infections, neurological conditions, and more. Various treatments may help reduce or stop drooling. Drooling can occur for many reasons. Most people drool every once in ...

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 ...