4. Parkinson’s Disease
: In Parkinson’s disease, due to difficulty swallowing, saliva is often not swallowed in a timely manner. Furthermore, due to nerve damage, saliva production also increases, leading to drooling.
5. Cerebral thrombosis
If there is an obstruction in the cerebral blood vessels, some of the muscles that control the throat may stop working properly, and the patient cannot actively control those muscles while sleeping, causing drooling.
If it is accompanied by symptoms such as twisted corners of the mouth, saliva that often flows in one direction, and eyes that do not close properly, it is time to be extra vigilant.
6. Arteriosclerosis
If you suffer from atherosclerosis, this will cause ischemia and lack of oxygen in the brain, the facial muscles will relax and the swallowing function will also decrease, which will facilitate drooling.
In particular, middle-aged and elderly people with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes should take extra precautions.
To improve drooling during sleep, there are 3 ways:
1. Change your sleeping position.
Sleeping on your back can reduce drooling, balance the development of different organs in the body, and even facilitate breathing. Try not to sleep on your stomach; you can use a U-shaped cervical pillow to reduce discomfort.
