Carol asked "however, is
aspirating your own saliva dangerous?"
Yes, I believe in a sufficient amount it is. There is probably some minute
aspiration of saliva we all do but a larger amount could be dangerous. It is
liquid with anaerobic bacteria.
Isn't this why alcoholics are at risk for aspiration pneumonia with aerobes/
Maybe someone like John A. who sees old (20+years) patients could answer
this.
-Rob

Rob Cordes, DO, FAAP, FACOP
general pediatrician
Wilkes Barre PA
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