A stuffy nose (cold, allergies, sinusitis, etc.) often causes people to breathe through their mouths at night. And a half-open mouth means… saliva on the loose. In this case, the real problem lies with nasal breathing.Remember to clear your nose before bed with a saline spray or nasal douche.
A little too much saliva?
Some people naturally produce more saliva. But excessive salivation can also be linked to:
- Certain medications (antidepressants, antihistamines, etc.)
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Eating habits , such as eating dinner too late
Nothing alarming, but something to watch out for if the phenomenon becomes recurrent.
What if it’s a sleep disorder?
In rarer cases, excessive nocturnal salivation may be a symptom of a neurological or muscular disorder.
Sleep apnea, for example, can cause mouth breathing and frequent awakenings with drooling.
If you snore, often wake up tired or have trouble breathing properly at night , don’t hesitate to talk to a healthcare professional.
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