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Hi, I believe that many of us would have too much saliva, if it were not for drugs that dry out our mouths. Before I took PD meds, and during the very low doses, I had extra moisture always in the corners of my mouth. During the last two years that I've been on medication since diagnosis 3 years ago (didn't use meds at first), the teeth under my crowns and large onlays developed hidden decay that my dentist says could not and would not have occurred in the length of time that passed between full mouth Xrays (and they were done by two different Dentist's offices in two different towns) if I didn't have such a dry mouth. As a result, I have a mouthful of teeth they can barely and may not be able to be saved. And before you wonder if I'm being conned, they are breaking off, and crumbling because they are undermined by all this. In addition, she agrees that I have taken excellent care of them, have excellent gums and bone structure, no plaque, have poured tons of money and attention during my life with crowns etc.--but always had soft teeth--so maybe this is a warning to those who fit my situation. Saliva protects teeth, and there are remedies for it that the dentist has told me about: some over the counter and some by prescription. There is a gel by the Oral Biodent people that is used after brushing that is for people with various diseases and medication, and there is also a medication you can take that we are looking into to make sure it can be taken with PD drugs, and a topical, prescription gel to use for this as well. Some or perhaps all are not to be used with a tarter control toothpaste. Ask your pharmacist about all this, and then your dentist, and then your Drs. Given in the order of the most likely person to be of real help. Let's face it, most Drs. are useless regarding the myriad of secondary ailments that we all suffer. I don't have the Rx and the names right in front of me, but check back with me if you wish. I'll know more in about 2 weeks, after I return from my next visit, and my dentist has talked to my Dr. and looked into it. For those with dry mouth and no problem with extra saliva, you might want to check it out. Why were you choking? Couldn't swallow due to dry mouth, or do you also have allergies? If so, maybe taking something to prevent allergies, rather than taking allergy preparations, which dry out the mouth even more. I'm just guessing here in case that's the situation for you or others. Just my two-cents worth, from what I have experienced. Charlotte