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- Title
Pediatric sialorrhea (drooling).
- Authors
Gandhi, Karan; Strychowsky, Julie E.; Chen, Breanna A.
- Abstract
This article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal discusses pediatric sialorrhea, or drooling, in children with neurologic impairment. It explains that sialorrhea is common in these children and can be a result of poor oral motor control. The article emphasizes the importance of considering reversible contributors such as nasal obstruction, dental issues, and medication effects when treating sialorrhea. Nonmedical interventions like reminders to swallow and therapy can be beneficial, while anticholinergic medications and botulinum toxin injections or surgical interventions may be used in more severe cases.
- Subjects
DROOLING; RETENTION of urine; BOTULINUM toxin; SALIVARY glands; CHILDREN with cerebral palsy; SURGICAL excision
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2024, Vol 196, Issue 18, pE624
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.231550