Why do you drool in your sleep?

Why you drool sometimes at night

Nocturnal salivation is perfectly normal. However, not everyone drools in the sleepwhich already suggests that certain factors favor the little mishap.

• During sleep, the facial muscles relax tongue and the muscles of the jaw. Since the mouth sometimes opens, it can happen relatively quickly that you sometimes drool a little at night.
• The sleeping position also plays a role: especially those who sleep on their stomach can find one every now and then Moist spot on the pillow, as the saliva will quickly flow out of the mouth in this position can.
• In addition, you often drool in your sleep when they nose is constipated, forcing you to breathe through your mouth. This problem is mainly known to allergy sufferers.

Countermeasures for increased salivation during sleep

• Nasal irrigation with a saline solution or Inhale can often provide an effective remedy for a blocked nose, as it helps the nose freed and the mucous membranes are calmed, which is why the mouth is no longer opened to breathe got to.


Nose is always closed while sleeping - possible causes and remedies

Is your nose always closed when you sleep? This is not only annoying, but also disturbs the ...

• As a stomach sleeper, you of course have the option of a different sleeping position - for example on the move - to get used to. Since a stuffy nose often leads to snoring, the problem sometimes just shifts.
• If nightly drooling is very common, an allergy or sinus problem may also be responsible for drooling in your sleep.

When in doubt, it is therefore by no means inappropriate to consult a doctor to determine the cause of the (excessive) salivation at night and a corresponding treatment method to find out.