Saliva, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

If your saliva is foamy, what should you do? Hello, for the past two months, my saliva has been foamy and when I swallow, I feel like I'm swallowing air, which is very uncomfortable. I also have very small amounts of phlegm that is clear and saliva-like. Initially, I thought...

Frequent dry mouth and mouth sores, with adequate hydration but no improvement? Hello, doctor. Since last year, I have been experiencing occasional sudden dry mouth, which has led to chapped lips and dry skin. In the mornings, I wake up with a dry mouth and throat, and I occasion...

Please have the physician evaluate? Hello, doctor. I am someone who is prone to anxiety, and recently I have been experiencing various physical issues. I feel that something is off with my body. In addition to gastroesophageal reflux, I often experience dry mouth (which does not ...

Is there still a concern about rabies infection, and should a vaccine be administered? About three years ago, on a Sunday afternoon, I encountered my neighbor's cat in the stairwell of our apartment building. The cat often roamed around the building. That afternoon, as I was...

Waking up with blood in saliva? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where I wake up in the middle of the night and find blood in my saliva. What could be the cause of this?

Waking up with blood in saliva? In the past 1 to 2 months, whenever I lie flat on the bed and then get up, there is always blood in my saliva. I do not have a cough. What could be the cause of this? Given the current pandemic situation, which specialty should I prioritize for exa...

Questions about a sour or astringent sensation on the tongue? Hello Doctor, since around the end of last year, I have been experiencing a tingling and sour sensation on parts of my tongue (specifically the left anterior side and tip) intermittently. However, my sense of taste is ...

My saliva has had a strange taste in the past few months? Since around July of this year, I have been experiencing a strange taste in my saliva on the left side. It seems to have a slightly sour and salty flavor, and the saliva on the left side feels thicker, although there is no...

Rabies incubation period Hello doctor, about six years ago I was scratched by a wild cat. At that time, I was unsure if I received the rabies vaccine (because I heard that the rabies vaccine requires multiple doses; I remember I only received two shots, one for tetanus and I forg...

Rabies incubation period Hello, doctor. About six years ago, I was scratched by a wild cat. At that time, I wasn't sure if I received the rabies vaccine (because I heard that the rabies vaccine requires multiple doses; I remember getting two shots, one for tetanus and I forg...

Blood in saliva? Doctor, what could be the reason for having blood in saliva upon waking up in the morning? It goes away after rinsing my mouth. Is this an issue related to the oral cavity or the stomach?

Saliva issues Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent shoulder and neck pain, as well as knee pain and numbness in my legs. I was considering taking some B vitamins or a multivitamin to alleviate these symptoms, but every time I take them, I experience dry mouth...

Rabies-related issues? Hello! I visited Sun Moon Lake on May 15, and I heard that there have been concerns about wild animals in Nantou being infected with rabies in recent years. I would like to ask, if I stepped on a place that was touched by a wild animal infected with rabies,...

Swelling on the left side of the face? This morning, when I woke up and yawned, I noticed that my left cheek felt very tight, and upon looking in the mirror, I saw that my left cheek was completely swollen. I had previously sought medical attention in 2019-2020 due to severe pain...

Risk of HIV Infection Doctor, I apologize, but I have two questions to address. 1. Today, after work, a colleague helped me move my car, and during the process, his fingernail accidentally cut my finger, causing a small amount of bleeding. I didn't pay special attention to...

Inquiring whether packages sent from across the strait could be infected with rabies? Hello Doctor: Today I received a package sent from Guangzhou and Shanghai. While opening the package, I accidentally applied too much force, and when the bubble wrap popped back, I felt a liquid...

Dry and painful sensation in the nose and philtrum area? Hello, recently the weather has turned cooler, and my nose, as usual during cold weather, has become dry and painful. The area inside my nostrils down to the philtrum hurts when touched, and it cracks and forms scabs that a...

Mice, rabies 1. Do I need to get a rabies vaccine if bitten by a mouse? (The wound has healed, but I'm concerned because there have been many dead mice in my house recently.) 2. Even if bitten by an animal that is infected with rabies, is it possible not to contract the di...

Rabies virus activity issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask how long saliva containing the rabies virus remains infectious in a typical air-dry environment at room temperature. Does saliva with the rabies virus lose its infectivity within a few minutes (not exceeding one hou...

Rabies virus environmental stability issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask how long saliva containing the rabies virus remains infectious in a typical non-sterile, non-dusty environment with air at room temperature (20-25°C). There are many articles online discussing this is...