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health-and-wellness2 hours ago•2 min saved

Why You Drool at Night: What’s Normal and What Should Alarm You

Nighttime drooling is usually normal and tied to mouth-breathing and REM sleep, but new, heavy, or persistent drool or signs like loud snoring, dehydration, or neurological symptoms warrant medical attention. Remedies focus on improving the airway (treat nasal congestion, allergies, colds, deviated septum), staying hydrated, managing reflux, and adjusting sleep habits (back vs side sleeping) or using devices like mouth guards or chin straps.

via USA Today|

#health-and-wellness #hydration #mouth-breathing

health7 hours ago•58 min saved

Nighttime Drooling: Usually Harmless, But Watch for Warning Signs

Drooling during sleep is typically normal, often caused by mouth-breathing and REM-related relaxation, so a damp pillow is usually more of a laundry issue than a health concern. However, new or heavy drooling, dehydration, a very dry mouth, loud snoring or gasping, daytime sleepiness, facial weakness, or trouble swallowing can indicate problems such as sleep apnea or neurological issues. To help, address the airway: treat nasal congestion, allergies, reflux, and stay hydrated; consider changing sleep positions (back reduces mouth opening) and using mouth guards or chin straps if appropriate. Seek medical advice if the drooling is persistent, worsening, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

via AOL.com|

#drooling #health #mouth-breathing