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How much should a two year old drool? mine drools constantly. there is almost always a string of spit hanging out of his mouth. it's like a faucet.

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Drooling: Children tend to drool a lot especially if they are teething, or having ulcers inside their mmouth preventing them from swaloowing their spit. Check also if his tonsils are big too.

Answered 1/4/2015

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