Drooling

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Drooling

Overview

Treatment

Drooling

Alternative Names:

Salivation

Home Care:

Care for drooling due to teething includes good oral hygiene. Popsicles or other cold objects (e.g., frozen bagels) may be helpful. Care must be taken to avoid choking when a child uses any of these objects.

Call your health care provider if:

Call your health care provider if:

Your child has a fever, difficulty breathing, or holds his or her head in a funny position.
There is concern about aspiration.
The cause of the drooling has not been diagnosed.

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What to expect at your health care provider's office:

The doctor will perform a physical examination and ask questions about the symptoms, such as:

Is there a history of any other diseases?
Has the person had a bite or sting?
Has the person had an injury?
What medications are being taken?
What other symptoms are present -- fever, sore throat, facial droop, or other symptoms?

Diagnostic tests will be performed as indicated by other symptoms that accompany the drooling.