ask: why does saliva with mucus get collected in mouth after sleep
By
Anonymous
October 30, 2009 - 4:35am
Rate This
All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.
Add a Comment1 Comments
Dear Anon
Thanks for your question - it's a really good one.
When we sleep, saliva and other fluids are reduced, as we don't need them for eating or speaking, or for a comfortably lubricated mouth. This is why we often wake up with a dry mouth, until the salivary glands are activated again through using our mouths for eating/drinking and talking etc.
Are you finding that you have excess saliva when awake? Or is it during sleep?
October 30, 2009 - 1:01pmThis Comment