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 sleep on your side. However, some health ...

Waking up to a wet spot on your pillow isn’t unusual — many of us have experienced it. Occasional drooling during sleep is generally harmless and often goes unnoticed. But if it happens frequently or ...

Most people produce excess saliva while they sleep and drooling is usually not serious. You are more likely to drool if you have conditions like sleep apnea or acid reflux. Certain medications, such ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am an 85-year-old man in reasonably good health, with a problem of excess saliva and drooling. My neighbor has ...

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 for swallowing to become weaker and causes ...

When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying conditions. When things are amiss with your mouth — especially your spit — it can be a sign of underlying ...

Thick saliva can result from dehydration or breathing through the mouth. However, it can also indicate a more serious condition, such as Sjögren disease or cystic fibrosis. Finally, several ...

Excessive saliva build-up in the mouth also called ptyalism gravidarum in pregnancy is one of those strange pregnancy symptoms some moms-to-be experience. It is relatively rare, but it exists.