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Wake up with dry throat at night. Suggestions?

Posted by nazleer @nazleer, Jan 18, 2021

I wake up in the morning around 5:30 with a dry throat. I take a dry mouth lozenge and drink lots of water but I can't go back to sleep. Any suggestions?

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nazleer | @nazleer | Jan 21, 2021
In reply to @johnbishop "@nazleer I like others have mentioned use Biotene mouth wash before going to bed and it..." + (show)
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@nazleer I like others have mentioned use Biotene mouth wash before going to bed and it does seem to help me with my mouth breathing and using a CPAP when sleeping.

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What is a CPAP?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jan 21, 2021
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What is a CPAP?

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@nazleer - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-cpap-3015254

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Chris Gawarecki | @rambler | Jan 22, 2021
In reply to @jmb73 "I use Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray and it really works for me. I have Sjogren's..." + (show)
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I use Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray and it really works for me. I have Sjogren's disease and my mouth is so dry at times that I have awakened to my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth. I spray and it gets better. I also spray before I swallow pills. It's over the counter. My dentist has told me to use Biotene tooth paste because it doesn't have the "drying " ingredient that other toothpastes have. I hope this helps.

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Curious what "drying" ingredient(s) in toothpaste your dentist was referring to?

I wouldn't say that I wake up with an overly dry mouth --- what one would expect from not drinking any liquid for 8+ hrs.

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nazleer | @nazleer | Jan 22, 2021
In reply to @johnbishop "@nazleer - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea...." + (show)
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@nazleer - Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Therapy: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-cpap-3015254

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Thank you.

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jmb73 | @jmb73 | Jan 23, 2021
In reply to @rambler "Curious what "drying" ingredient(s) in toothpaste your dentist was referring to? I wouldn't say that I..." + (show)
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Curious what "drying" ingredient(s) in toothpaste your dentist was referring to?

I wouldn't say that I wake up with an overly dry mouth --- what one would expect from not drinking any liquid for 8+ hrs.

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I'm sorry but I can't remember what the drying ingredients in some tooth pastes that my dentist told me to avoid. I just took his advice and started using Biotene products. You could ask your dentist. Good luck.

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kb1942 | @kb1942 | Feb 2, 2021

Don’t just treat the symptoms with chemicals etc. Try to find the cause.
Mouth breathing leading to dry throat could come from allergies-- a stuffy nose preventing nose breathing
Climate: If its worse in winter, when the furnace is running, try a humidifier.
Old age can thin mucus linings. try a humidifier. House humidity should be no less than 25%.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 2, 2021

@lacy2 Good information .For my dry mouth my Dr told me to get Act mouthwash and there are lozengers also I like the lozengers

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 3, 2021

@lacy2 She didn't recommend any flavor but my preference is lemon or honey I think it's up to you about flavor I just ordered honey as I'm running low

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Cbs61752 | @cbs61752 | Mar 12, 2021
In reply to @jmb73 "I use Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray and it really works for me. I have Sjogren's..." + (show)
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I use Biotene Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray and it really works for me. I have Sjogren's disease and my mouth is so dry at times that I have awakened to my tongue stuck to the roof of my mouth. I spray and it gets better. I also spray before I swallow pills. It's over the counter. My dentist has told me to use Biotene tooth paste because it doesn't have the "drying " ingredient that other toothpastes have. I hope this helps.

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My throat is so dry in the morning, it feels like it’s burning. I suspect I have sojourn syndrome, but haven’t had the lip biopsy. My blood antigen test was negative. Biotene projects never helped me. I sip water all day, but my throat still feels dry. I’m tired of talking about it with doctors.

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lioness | @lioness | Mar 12, 2021
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My throat is so dry in the morning, it feels like it’s burning. I suspect I have sojourn syndrome, but haven’t had the lip biopsy. My blood antigen test was negative. Biotene projects never helped me. I sip water all day, but my throat still feels dry. I’m tired of talking about it with doctors.

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@cbs61752 I also have dry mouth I went to my Dr she said to get ACT mothwash and the lozengers the lozengers really helped during the night I take sips of water but I like the lozengers

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