Why Is My Older Child Still Drooling or Dribbling? A Parent’s Guide Drooling is completely normal in babies and young toddlers. But what if your child is four, five or older and still regularly has saliva on their chin, damp clothes or a wet pillow? Parents may wonder: “Are they producing too much saliva?” “Could their adenoids or tonsils be causing it?” “Is this something they should have grown out of?” Persistent drooling—also called dribbling or sialorrhoea —does not have one single cause. Interestingly, the problem is often not that a child produces an excessive amount of saliva . Instead, the child may be less aware of saliva collecting at the front of the mouth, may swallow less frequently, keep their mouth open because their nose is blocked, or have difficulty coordinating the movements involved in saliva control. A child-specific NHS guide published in January 2026 explains that drooling can be influenced by open-mouth posture, concentration, tiredness, nasal blo...
Having Functional or Cosmetic Rhinoplasty..................... Most important thing when considering Rhinoplasty surgery is to discuss with your surgeon the aim of procedure and outcome you will be satisfied with. It is important to discuss in detail about the procedure. Septoplasty or Rhinoplasty........... Septoplasty is correction of cartilage division between left and right nostril. Rhinoplasty can be performed with septoplasty to correct crooked nose, nasal hump and making nose smaller. It can be performed to improve breathing by supporting nasal valve area. Is Rhinoplasty covered by insurance?........... Rhinoplasty if performed for cosmetic reasons is not covered by insurance companies. Rhinoplasty can be performed to improve breathing and deformity due to trauma. It is important to check with your insurance company coverage of your insurance policy. What can be achieved in your surgery?............ Rhinoplasty is a very complex surgery. It is very important to discuss achievable targets. I will discuss with you the surgical plan............Mr Gaurav Kumar Ear Nose Throat Specialist https://entsurgeonclinic.co.uk/ 07494914140 Disclaimer: For general information only, always seek medical advice from your treating consultant.