{"id":428,"date":"2023-07-11T02:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T02:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=428"},"modified":"2023-09-11T02:11:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T02:11:37","slug":"understanding-the-link-between-drooling-and-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/understanding-the-link-between-drooling-and-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea and Drooling: What\u2019s the Connection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SnoringAre you tired of waking up with your face in a wet spot on your pillow? If you’re embarrassed by drooling, the cause might surprise you. Believe it or not, there’s a link between sleep apnea and drooling. Obstructive sleep apnea<\/a> (OSA) is a condition that causes frequent pauses in breathing while sleeping. Mouth breathing is a common sign of the sleep disorder, which is known to cause drooling. Here’s how you can breathe better and stop saliva from spilling out your mouth at night.<\/p>\n

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What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is a common condition that can cause hundreds of breathing disturbances throughout the night. It\u2019s most often caused by an obstruction in the upper airway that’s created by the soft tissues in the back of the mouth or the tongue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the tissues relax while you’re sleeping, they can block the airway, causing you to stop breathing. Each event can last for potentially a minute or longer. Every time you stop breathing, your body is depleted of oxygen and it interrupts your sleep cycle. With no treatment, it can have serious consequences for your general health and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link Between Drooling and Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might not expect sleep apnea to be a cause of drooling, but there’s a clear connection. Sleep apnea sufferers often breathe through their mouths and snore loudly. Snoring is associated with sleep apnea because it results from vibrations as air passes over the soft tissues. Sleeping with your mouth open and snoring can cause saliva to leak from the sides of your lips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing Your Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can stop snoring and drooling while improving your health by treating your sleep apnea. You have many options to choose from, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n