Prickly pear cactus is also used for medicine. Prickly pear cactus is used for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, alcohol hangover, colitis, diarrhea, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). It is also used to fight viral infections. In foods, the prickly pear juice is used in jellies and candies.
Drooling is usually caused by excess saliva in the mouth. Medical conditions such as acid reflux and pregnancy can increase saliva production. Allergies, tumors, and above-the-neck infections such as strep throat, tonsil infection, and sinusitis can all impair swallowing.
1 Examine your baby's chin and the area surrounding their mouth to determine if drool is causing them to develop a rash or chapped skin. 2  In some cases, drool can trigger your baby's gag reflex or cause them to cough due to the pooling of drool in their mouth and throat.