What Causes A Dry Throat?

Sleeping with Their Mouth Open

If individuals find their mouth is dry each morning when they wake up, they might be sleeping with an open mouth. Since air circulates through the mouth all night, it causes saliva to dry instead of keeping the throat and mouth moist. Breathing through the mouth can also lead to snoring, bad breath, and fatigue in the daytime. If the mouth breathing is caused by a congestive or sinus issue, individuals can put an adhesive strip on their nose so it stays open during sleep. Mouth breathing can also be caused by issues with the nasal passages, such as a deviated septum.

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