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my down syndrome son age 36 in the past three years he spits and it has gotten worst. he had major surgery rebuilt airway, due to having a tube inserted while in a induce comma for 10 day.The year was 2002. airway have been stretch just resent, scare tissue present. ent do not see a reason for spitting.he drink water and more spit comes out. and now he will spit wipe it in his hands smear up side his head . I do not know what to do anymore. he is severe profound but understand what you say to him. doe not talk but understand commands.