What is the treatment for drooling during sleep? 

Contents

 1 saliva

 2 drooling

 3 Treatment of drooling during sleep

 4 Treatment of drooling in general

 5 causes of drooling

 6 dry mouth

saliva

 Saliva is a liquid mixture that consists of water, which is about 98% of it, minerals, proteins, and enzymes.

Saliva performs many functions, the most important of which are moistening the mouth and keeping it clean, and it also helps to digest food because it is part of the digestive system, because it contains enzymes that help analyze food and start the process of digestion, and it also moisturizes food to facilitate its swallowing, and it protects the teeth,

In addition, saliva fights germs and microbes and eliminates bad breath.

The glands that secrete saliva are called the salivary glands, which are located in the cheek and at the bottom of the mouth. These glands secrete approximately 1-2 liters of saliva per day, but this varies from person to person, and because of the variation in the amount of saliva between people, it is difficult to determine the normal amount Therefore, diagnosing problems related to saliva quantities in people is difficult.

 drooling

 Drooling is when saliva comes out of the mouth, either because of a defect in the ability to keep saliva inside the mouth, or because there is a problem in swallowing, or because of an increase in saliva secretion.

 Treating drooling while sleeping

Muscles relax during sleep and usually at a certain stage of sleep the skeletal muscles become as close to paralysis, this is of course with the exception of the muscles of the eyes and the muscles responsible for breathing, and the mouth may be open during this stage, and this is tied to the position of the head, neck and body, and in this case the runny Salivation is considered normal and does not need treatment, but it must be noted that drooling during sleep is sometimes the result of some sleep-related disorders, such as acid reflux from the stomach, epilepsy that occurs during sleep, and sinus diseases that worsen during sleep on In these cases, it is necessary to consult a sleep specialist to identify and treat the problem.

 It is possible to take medications that reduce saliva production, but they are not recommended in the treatment of drooling during sleep; As its side effects outweigh the desired benefit, it may cause dry mouth during waking hours, and thus interfere with speech and food, in addition to its impact on dental health.

 General treatment of drooling

 There are some measures that can be followed in order to reduce the severity of drooling, including the following:

 Keep the mouth closed and try to lift the chin up.

Reducing the intake of sugary foods, because it increases saliva secretion.

 Ensure that there are no cracks around the mouth.

Using pacifiers or frozen baby pacifiers may help with drooling associated with teething.

 There are many treatment methods, the most important of which are the following:

 pharmaceutical:

 Among the drugs that help reduce saliva secretion are Scopolamine and Glycopyrrolate, and the side effects of using these drugs include rapid heart palpitations, double vision, dizziness, and lack of sleep.

 Botox injections:

 This type of treatment is resorted to in cases of severe salivation, and this treatment is considered safe, but its effect does not last only a few months, and the patient has to inject Botox again.

 Surgical treatment:

It is either by changing the course of the salivary duct or by completely removing the salivary glands in severe cases.

 Radiation therapy:

The radiation is directed at the major salivary glands in order to reduce the rate of salivation from them.

 Oral muscle exercises:

 They are exercises aimed at normalizing muscle contraction, improving jaw stability, head and neck position, improving mouth closure, preventing oral fungus, and promoting swallowing.

 Causes of drooling

 Salivation in children is normal, especially at the beginning of teeth eruption, and their drooling may increase in cases of allergies or colds. Among the diseases that may lead to the occurrence of gonorrhea in general are the following:

 Sinusitis.

 tonsillitis.

 sore throat.

Allergy.

 Gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Poisoning, especially pesticide poisoning.

 Pregnancy as a result of vomiting.

 There are neurological diseases that cause drooling because they disrupt swallowing, such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease.

 Dry mouth

Decreased saliva when not producing sufficient quantities of it is accompanied by dry mouth, and this problem is associated with some types of diseases, and may be caused by some types of medications, and dry mouth leads to swelling of the gums and a sense of discomfort, and the lack of saliva creates a suitable medium for the growth of germs that cause mouth odor. Bad breath, and dry mouth increases the possibility of cavities and gum disease, and because saliva helps the taste process, dry mouth reduces a person's sense of taste as usual.

 Older people usually suffer from dry mouth, although the direct cause is not known, and the obvious reasons that could cause dry mouth are the following:

 some diseases:

 like AIDS,

 and diabetes,

and Parkinson's disease.

 A blockage in one of the ducts that transport saliva.

Drought. Chemotherapy and radiation. Smoking.

 Stress.

 some medicine:

Such as antihistamines, most depression medications, anxiety medications, diuretics, appetite suppressants, and some types of analgesics.

There are some procedures that are recommended to the patient to help relieve dry mouth, including the following:

  Chewing gum that does not contain sugar.

  Drink less caffeinated drinks, as caffeine increases dry mouth.

Do not use mouthwashes containing alcohol.

  Drink more water.

stop smoking.

  Using saliva substitutes, which are non-prescription items sold in the pharmacy.

  Try to breathe through the nose, not the mouth.