When you drool in your sleep, it’s a signal from your body

A History of Position (and Gravity)

Do you sleep on your stomach or on your side? It is the perfect position… to drool. Gravity plays a very simple role in this: it pulls the saliva outwards. Conversely, sleeping on your back often helps to prevent this effect, as you swallow more easily unconsciously.

Changing sleeping habits is not easy. However, try to fall asleep on your back – with a suitable pillow – to reduce nighttime discharge. A little tip: An ergonomic pillow can make the new posture much easier for you.

A stuffy nose? And there is the culprit!
Another common – and less pleasant – cause of nighttime drooling is simply mouth breathing due to nasal congestion. Whether it’s a temporary cold, allergic rhinitis or a mild sinus infection: When the air can no longer flow through the nose, the mouth takes over. And an open mouth means uncontrolled salivation…

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