Question

Is a child often drooling a sign of a cold?

Answer

A child’s drooling is usually due to the following factors: 1. Poor oral hygiene: The mouth’s temperature and humidity are ideal for bacterial growth, and food residue or sugar substances trapped between the teeth and on the tooth surface can easily lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease. These factors can be stimulating, causing drooling during sleep. 2. Malocclusion of the front teeth: This may be due to genetic factors or acquired bad habits, such as biting nails, sticking out the tongue, or biting pencil tips, which can cause malocclusion of the front teeth and drooling during sleep. 3. Neurological disorders: The regulation of saliva secretion is entirely reflexive. The phrase “sipping plum juice to quench thirst” is an example of conditional reflexive saliva secretion in daily life. If a child still has drooling issues at the age of 2-3 years, they should visit a pediatrician at the hospital for professional testing and examination of neurological, brain, swallowing, and muscle function conditions for timely treatment.