Eli5 why do we produce a lot more saliva right before we vomit?

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I’m currently suffering with a nasty sickness bug and was wondering why my mouth fills with saliva right before I vomit?

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Saliva is to protect your teeth from eroding from your stomach acid and hence it’s a protective mechanism prior to vomiting.

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