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Thick, stringy saliva comes out when i sleep. is this normal?

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Thick saliva: Is that a recent situation or you have been going through this situation for a while? Have you ever been diagnosed with sleep apnea ? And if it is something recent are you getting over a cold or throat infection? Excessive viscous mucus could accompany disorders of the breathing passages or respiratory tract disorders.

Dr Gretzula agreed

Answered 6/27/2013

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