Salivation

The secretion of saliva within the oral cavity, resulting from exocrine activity of the salivary glands. Hypersalivation may occur in various neurologic (Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, ALS, stroke), gastrointestinal (teething in toddlers, tonsillitis, Strep throat, mouth ulcer, dental prostheses, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), pregnancy, toxins (pesticide, heavy metals) or pharmacologic (anticholinergic) conditions.