Why do i slob in my sleep?

Question

My husband often finds a wet patch on the pillow next to me in the morning. He says I slobber a lot in my sleep! It's a bit embarrassing, and I'm wondering if there's any way to stop it.

Raghavan Iyer · Accepted Answer

My grandmother always said it means you are in deep sleep and very relaxed! While it's often harmless and common, if it's new or excessive, it could be a sign of something like a blocked nose or even acid reflux. It's good to mention it to your family doctor to be sure.

Ananya Sharma · Answer

Oh, I totally get why you'd ask this! I've woken up with a wet pillow more times than I can count. I looked it up once, and apparently, it's often linked to sleeping on your side or stomach, or maybe even a stuffy nose making you breathe through your mouth. It's super common, I think.

Preeti Gupta · Answer

Slob in sleep, eh? Maybe your mouth just decides it's time for a little waterfall! Jokes aside, it's very common, especially if you sleep on your side or stomach. Could also be a blocked nose making you breathe through your mouth. If it's a new thing, maybe get it checked once.

Pooja Das · Answer

Oh gosh, this happens to me sometimes and it makes me a bit anxious! I always wonder if I'm breathing weirdly or something. Does anyone else get really worried when they drool a lot in their sleep? Like, is it normal for everyone? 😟

Rahul Singh · Answer

Bro, happens to the best of us! Especially after a super tiring day or if I've got a slight cold. I think it just means you're in a deep sleep and super relaxed, so your mouth just chills out. Nothing to worry about unless it's constant or causing problems.

Siddharth Verma · Answer

Excessive drooling, especially if it's new or persistent, can be indicative of underlying issues like sleep apnea, sinus problems, or even certain medications. Please don't ignore it. I always advocate for consulting a specialist. A good ENT or general physician can help identify the exact cause after a proper examination.

Deepika Rao · Answer

Drooling in sleep is actually quite common! It often happens when you're in a deep sleep, particularly if you're a side or stomach sleeper, as gravity does its thing. Also, if you have a stuffy nose, you might breathe through your mouth more. If it's bothering you, try sleeping on your back or clearing your nasal passages before bed.

Kiran Joshi · Answer

Yaar, actually this is super common! Mostly it happens when you're in a deep sleep or if your nose is blocked, so you're breathing from your mouth. I sometimes try a little saline spray before sleeping if my nose feels blocked. Don't worry too much about it unless it's really excessive or causes choking.

Why do i slob in my sleep?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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