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Is it normal for a 3 year old to drool a lot?

My son is 3 years old. I want to know if it is normal for a 3 year old to drool a lot?

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Typically 3 year-olds do not drool. It could be a sign of low tone in his face muscles, and if it's very sudden, it could be a sign of swelling in the back of his throat and that warrants an urgent evaluation. If it's not sudden, I would make an appointment with your pediatrician to talk about it for sure. Best - Dr. Rubin