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Drooling while sleeping

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I usually pass a lot of saliva while sleeping. Kindly let me know what can cause this and what should be the solution.

Louis (by SMS)

 

If you are having a lot of problems drooling during the night, before looking at solutions, it is important to find the cause. Some examples of causes: mouth breathing, body position, neurological disorders, medications, sinus infections, over sedation or drunkenness, sleep apnea, dental problems, etc. It is best to make an appointment with your doctor just to be sure.

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