Drooling in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Emergency | SMLE Q#2054
SMLE Question #2054
Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency
Objective: OBJ-OPH-REFERRAL-001
Last updated: February 2026
A previously healthy 5-year-old boy had a generalized tonic–clonic seizure lasting 3 minutes, ending 1 hour ago, with drooling and loss of consciousness. He has had rhinorrhea, mild cough, and fever for 3 days. He is now fully alert with normal behavior and a normal neurologic examination. What is the most appropriate treatment at this time?
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