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Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).
Drooling or sialorrhea can occur during sleep. It is often the result of open-mouth posture from CNS depressants intake or sleeping on one's side. Sometimes while sleeping, saliva does not build up at the back of the throat and does not trigger the normal swallow reflex, leading to the condition.
Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults.
Night sweats or nocturnal hyperhidrosis [1] is the repeated occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep. [2] The person may or may not also perspire excessively while awake. One of the most common causes of night sweats in women over 40 is the hormonal changes related to menopause and perimenopause . [ 3 ]
For the study, researchers analyzed data from 445 adults aged 65 and up who lived in a community. The participants were assessed for motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which is considered a ...
"Elderly adults may also develop weakness of the muscles of the palate and neck, leading to blocked breathing and subsequent snoring," says Shapiro. "And one of the more notable causes of snoring ...
Excessive phlegm creation can be troublesome. There are basically two ways to get rid of excess phlegm: swallowing or spitting. Phlegm naturally drains down into the back of the throat and can be swallowed without imposing health risks. [14] Once in the stomach, the acids and digestive system will remove the phlegm and get rid of the germs in ...
Older adults aged 65+ in good health only need to receive the vaccine once for lifelong protection. However, there is more than one type of pneumonia vaccine. The PCV20 and PCV21 are single-dose ...