Deepa Singh Deepa Singh Asked 3 months ago

What causes drooling during sleep?

My husband often drools in his sleep, and sometimes it's quite a lot. Is this normal, or is there any specific reason why it happens?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago
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Drooling during sleep can sometimes be normal, especially if you're a deep sleeper or sleeping on your side. But if it's excessive or new, it could point to something like sinus issues, reflux, or even certain medications. Always safest to get it checked by a doctor if it's bothering you or happens often.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

Drooling during sleep can be caused by various factors, including sleeping position, nasal congestion, acid reflux, or even certain medications. While often benign, persistent drooling could indicate underlying issues like sleep apnea or neurological conditions. Consulting a doctor for an accurate assessment is always the best approach.

Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

Beti, sote hue thook nikalna toh aksar ho jaata hai. Kabhi-kabhi sidhe pet ke bal so jao ya naak band ho, toh ho jata hai. Agar bohot zyada ho toh doctor se pooch lena chahiye, kya pata koi aur baat ho. Par chinta mat karna.

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

Anjali Kulkarni Anjali Kulkarni Joined Jan 2026 3 months ago

Ho na, sote time drooling toh kaafi common hai. Kabhi-kabhi toh sleeping position ki wajah se hota hai. Ya phir agar naak band ho ya acidity ho. Zyada socho mat, but agar bahut hi zyada ho raha hai, toh doctor ko dikha do na.

Sunil Kumar Sunil Kumar Joined Jun 2026 3 months ago

I can't give medical advice, but in my experience, my cousin used to drool a lot when he slept, and it turned out he had chronic sinus issues that made him breathe through his mouth. Once he got that treated, it reduced. Everyone's body is different, so a doctor is the best person to ask.

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Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 3 months ago

Drooling during sleep? Ah, the glamorous side of aging! Probably because I'm so tired my mouth just forgets to close. Or maybe my brain is dreaming of a waterfall. Could be sinus issues or just sleeping on your side. If it's turning into a puddle, maybe see a doc!

Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago

Drooling during sleep usually happens due to open mouth breathing, which can be caused by nasal congestion or sleeping on your side. Sometimes, it's also linked to acid reflux. If it's a new or significant issue, get it checked, could be something like sleep apnea.

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