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I am 54 yr old not diabetic or hypertensive complaint of drying mouth during sleep that wake me what is the cause and how to treat ?
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Mouth breathing : If you breathe through your mouth while you sleep your mouth will get dry. Sometimes thus is just habit, but can also be caused by nasal congestion from allergies or colds.
Answered 3/2/2013
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