<s>[INST] I sometimes choke on my sailva while awake.  I have not been diagnosed with an excessive saliva condition and do not experience heart burn.  Any suggesttions on how to make it stop?The coughing from the choke sounds horrible and gives people the impression that I am sick. [/INST] Hello have read your query.please mention your age.it can be due to several reasons like:tongue enlargement, orthodontic problemsMedication side effects, like certain anti-seizure or anti-psychosis medicines. Oral inflammation enlarged tonsils some neurological disorders would suggest you to visit a dentist and a physician to rule out the exact cause.treatment ll be dependent according to the problem. Hope this ans helpsRegards </s>