Understanding Why Drooling Can Occur During Sleep

a role in nighttime drooling. For example, acid reflux can sometimes stimulate the body to produce more saliva as a natural response to irritation in the throat or esophagus. This extra saliva may accumulate during sleep and lead to drooling. People with reflux may notice other symptoms as well, such as a sour taste in the mouth, mild heartburn, coughing continue reading …