Cerebral Palsy

Fortunately, there are lots of remedies for drooling, including biofeedback and, for serious cases, anticholinergic medications that block the secretions.

Be warned, however, that anticholinergic agents are associated with significant side effects, including loss of muscle control, double vision and disorientation.

To treat extreme, uncontrolled daytime drooling, McAlpin has resorted to Botox injections and even to excising saliva glands or rerouting ducts toward the back of the mouth.

Presumably, your drooling isn't that severe, in which case your simplest course of action would be to invest in a nice, absorbent pillow.

— Janet Cromley To see more reader questions and answers, go to www.latimes.com/health.

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