One ofĀ the main reasons for drooling isĀ aĀ blocked nose, which makes aĀ person breathe through their mouth and may lead toĀ drooling. Cleaning and unblocking nasal sinuses could beĀ aĀ good way out ofĀ having aĀ wet pillow every night. Here are someĀ waysĀ that can help unclog your sinuses:
- aĀ hot shower will clear the nose and allow normal breathing atĀ night;
- essential oils, especially ones containing eucalyptus, will help you breathe more freely and also help you get better sleep;
- using products that help clear sinuses like Vickās Vaporub will unclog the nose and allow for better airflow.
Also, make sure you treat any nasal infection once it appears. Otherwise, you may end up getting various complications such as an eternally clogged nose, for example.
2. Change your sleeping pose.
This might sound pretty obvious but sleeping onĀ your back isĀ aĀ pose where all the saliva produced byĀ your body stays inĀ your mouth and doesnāt drool out. Conversely, ifĀ you sleep onĀ your side orĀ onĀ your belly, the accumulated saliva will likely drip out ofĀ your mouth and onĀ toĀ the pillow.
IfĀ you feel itās too difficult toĀ stay inĀ one position for the entire night, try tucking yourself inĀ toĀ stabilize your body.
3. Check for sleep apnea.
Drooling and snoring are the main indicators of having sleep apnea. If you have any suspicion that you may have this disorder, contact your doctor to discuss in depth. Remember that factors like smoking increase the risk of getting the disorder and issues with breathing in general.
