What Causes Mouth Breathing During Sleep?
Disease description:
My wife told me that I sleep with my mouth open and asked if I was ill, so I came to see the doctor. What causes mouth breathing during sleep?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Chunqing
Hello, if a healthy individual suddenly begins sleeping with their mouth open, it may be due to a common cold. Nasal congestion caused by the cold forces the patient to breathe through the mouth to obtain fresh air. The patient should take this symptom seriously to prevent progression to rhinitis or chronic rhinitis, which could further impair quality of life. Under a physician’s guidance, the patient may take anti-cold medications, increase fluid intake, and engage in appropriate physical exercise to strengthen overall health. We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a pleasant and healthy life!
