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Is it normal for an adult to drool in their sleep?

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lancebuyco
lancebuyco

I'm a 22 year old man and I drool when I sleep. No, I'm not talking about a puddle of saliva on my pillow. Just some light, "baby-sized" drool leaking from my mouth. I sleep on the side, the weather's a bit cold, and I sleep with a humidifier above my bed. I don't notice if my mouth is open when I sleep, but when I wake up it's closed, but dried up saliva is present on the side of my lips. Is this normal? I've been feeling a lot of stress lately and engaging in some deep sleep.

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee lancebuyco

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    Yes its quite normal especially if you are in a deep sleep. Its also common in mouth breathers and snorers who often sleep with their mouths open. You may wake up with your mouth shut but in that deep sleep you have relaxed and your mouth has relaxed as well. Dont worry about it.

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