My son has been having this simtoms...excessive salivation followed by a sharp pain in the chest. We went to ER and they told me is just growing pains. This is not going away. I have been giving him Motrin. I also notice that after long periods of not eating this happens.
Hi...you have mentioned a very important point that this chest pain occurs after a long period of not eating. It could be GER(gastroesophageal reflux). Your son may need - 1. Antireflux therapy - Proton pump inhibitors + antiemetics2. Always make him lie down in a propped up position. He should not be sleeping completely flatly.3. Avoid heavy feeding and feeding more times and in small liquors. Regards -