Patient's question:
The child is drooling, and this has been going on for some time. As parents, we are very concerned and hope the doctor can give some advice.Doctor's answer:
When a child is between 2-3 years old, their swallowing function and central nervous system continue to develop, and they no longer drool. If a child still drools as they grow older, it may be pathological drooling rather than physiological. This could be due to underdeveloped nervous or endocrine systems, inflammation in the mouth, or indigestion, and must be diagnosed and treated. For example: when the oral mucosa is inflamed, it stimulates the salivary glands to secrete more saliva, which may also contain yellow or light red mucus with an odor. In such cases, it is necessary to seek treatment from an oral surgeon.