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1 nose passage damaged so sleep mouth open. have throat virus and dry mouth makes it worse. any way to stop dry mouth when sleeping with open-mouth?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Open mouth: If there is no way you can keep your mouth closed while sleeping, keep water by the bedside and swish and swallow water whenever you awaken during the night.

Answered 12/31/2020

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A member asked:

1 nose passage damaged so sleep mouth open. have throat virus and dry mouth makes it worse. any way to stop dry mouth when sleeping with open-mouth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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