If You’re Drooling in Your Sleep, Here’s What Your Body Might Be Telling You

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  1. Your sleeping position matters

Do you sleep on your side or stomach?  In these positions, gravity makes it easier for saliva to flow out of the mouth.  Conversely, when sleeping on your back, saliva is more easily swallowed.

A small change in position may be enough to  reduce these nocturnal episodes.

  1. Blocked nose = mouth breathing = more visible salivation:

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.

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