{"id":7519,"date":"2025-08-01T21:55:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=7519"},"modified":"2025-08-01T21:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T21:55:52","slug":"7519","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/?p=7519","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"594\"><strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"594\">However, other factors can contribute:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<li data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"719\">\n<p data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"719\"><strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"622\">Your sleep position:<\/strong>\u00a0Side or stomach sleepers drool more because of gravity. Sleeping on your back helps reduce it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"852\">\n<p data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"852\"><strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"743\">Nasal congestion:<\/strong>\u00a0When your nose is blocked due to a cold or allergies, you breathe through your mouth, increasing drooling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"980\">\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"873\">Excess saliva:<\/strong>\u00a0Some medications, acid reflux (GERD), or simply natural overproduction can lead to more saliva at night.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1011\">Neurological conditions:<\/strong>\u00a0Disorders like sleep apnea, Parkinson\u2019s, or stroke can affect muscle control, leading to drooling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1376\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1142\">Should you be concerned?<\/strong><br data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\" \/>Occasional drooling is normal. But if it\u2019s new, excessive, or comes with symptoms like snoring, choking, or poor sleep quality, it might be time to talk to a doctor. Conditions like sleep apnea or sinus problems could be behind it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1401\"><strong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1399\">How to manage it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1552\">\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1424\">Sleep on your back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1460\">\n<p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1460\">Treat allergies or nasal issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1483\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1483\">Stay well hydrated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1506\">Review medications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1552\">\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1552\">Get checked for sleep disorders if needed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1696\"><strong data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1642\">In most cases, drooling just means you\u2019re sleeping deeply \u2014 and that\u2019s a good thing.<\/strong>\u00a0But if it\u2019s frequent and disruptive, don\u2019t ignore it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_7519\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only  \" data-element-id=\"7519\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"https:\/\/readmore.cx\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>However, other factors can contribute: Your sleep position:\u00a0Side or stomach sleepers drool more because of gravity. 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