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[Dysphagia] Hypersalivation
What are some ways that patients report symptoms of hypersalivation?
What is their perception of the problem?
Do they sometimes perceive they are "bringing up phlegm?" Does that
complaint seem to be consistent with any esophageal stage problems?
GERD?
On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 06:04:55 -0800 (PST), "Irene Campbell-Taylor"
<eripley@yahoo.com> said:
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> pressmah@sjhmc.org wrote:
> In individuals with motor disabilities who drool the problem is not
> hypersalivation but inadequate swallowing of secretions.
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> ***The woman has Non-Hodgkins. One would have to demonstrate that the
> lymphoma had caused a neurological impairment in order to support the
> above. it is far more likely that she has GERD with waterbrash
> (hypersalivation). As always, the first imperative is to identify the
> cause before attempting management.
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> Dr I Campbell-Taylor
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