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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for spit
  1. Smokeless Tobacco (National Library of Medicine)  
    Many people who chew tobacco or dip snuff think it's safer than smoking. But you don't have to smoke tobacco for it to be dangerous. Chewing or dipping carries ...
  2. Reflux in Infants (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... up the esophagus. This causes your baby to spit up (regurgitate). Once his or her sphincter muscle fully develops, your baby should no longer spit up. In babies who have GERD, the sphincter ...
  3. Salivary Gland Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... hundreds of small (minor) glands. They make saliva (spit) and empty it into your mouth through openings ...
  4. Dry Mouth (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is saliva? Saliva, or spit, is made by your salivary glands. It helps keep you and your mouth healthy. For example: It moistens and breaks down ...
  5. Adrenal Gland Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tests of your blood, urine (pee), or saliva (spit). These tests check your hormone levels. Your provider ...
  6. Child Dental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Healthy teeth are important to your child's overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth and prevent ...
  7. Fifth Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to person: Through respiratory droplets, such as saliva (spit), sputum, or nasal mucus. The droplets can spread ...
  8. Infectious Mononucleosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are usually spread through body fluids, especially saliva (spit). This means that you can get it through ...
  9. Meningococcal Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can spread from person to person through saliva (spit). It usually happens through close or lengthy contact ...
  10. Mouth Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body. It has many different functions. It allows you to: Take in food and drink Breathe in air Start ...
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