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How do i treat drooling whilst sleeping at night... it leads to my pillow getting wet at night and that leads to a bad odour from it i tried sleeping on my back but that troubles my post nasal please can advise?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No treatment needed: This isn't a health problem. Drooling during sleep is entirely normal and cannot be prevented or treated. If you're not using a pillow case, start doing so, and launder it frequently.

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Answered 7/20/2020

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A member asked:

How do i treat drooling whilst sleeping at night... it leads to my pillow getting wet at night and that leads to a bad odour from it i tried sleeping on my back but that troubles my post nasal please can advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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