I dont know about the salavating but if you are swollowing much more than normal then it might be that you are taking in a lot of air and thats why you are burping a lot.

Chillbe

I have the same problem, but usually the burping only lasts one day or so at the onset of the cold. I think it might have to do with the swallowing, but I don't know. It keeps me awake at night (

Ah! Finally someone who knows what I'm going through! I've mentioned it to my parents and even other friends and no one knows what I'm talking about or can relate. I feel kind of weird telling them..."Yeah, I, like, start drooling a lot in my sleep and burping for no reason." So annoying..

This all happens to me too, again it is good to know it's not just me! I am generally very healthy yet colds for me last a lot longer than they do for others.

I salivate a lot and then the irritation in my throat forces a swallowing reflex. The constant swallowing gets my stomach excited for food that isnt coming and so it gripes.

I guess there is nothing we can do and at the end of the day one can live with it. The problem is it prevents me sleeping and so recovery is delayed because I get no rest.

I have found there is nothing particularly effective but sucking cough sweets or extra strong mints reduces the swallowing reflex by slightly de-sensitizing the throat. The small amount of 'food' in the mouth controls the salivation a little and reduces the stomach's reaction.