@dho75 For me I am constantly clearing my throat area by way of what I call gargling and sucking up what is in my throat because of the feeling of something clinging to the throat. I don't cough, what we consider a cough...what I do is to gargle/ draw it up or huff cough it up and out. I have been doing this for at least 4 years. So far no sore throat or hoarseness.

Before knowing about the wedge pillow and sleeping on ones left side, I slept on my back for ten years and I did wake up with a burning tongue and dry mouth frequently . I was breathing through my mouth at night rather than my nose. This is no longer happening. I take it it is because of my new sleeping position and taping my mouth closed with a small piece of sensitive skin tape (Nexcare 3M) secured on my facial skin above my lip and below my lip.
Any of this familiar.?
Thanks for your response.
Barbara