Why does my throat feel dry at night while sleeping?
Disease description:
My cousin experiences dryness in her throat while sleeping—could this be caused by “excessive internal heat” (a traditional Chinese medicine concept)? What causes throat dryness during sleep?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
A dry throat during nighttime sleep may indicate chronic laryngitis. Prolonged inflammatory infections, gastrointestinal disorders, smoking, and alcohol consumption can all cause pharyngeal dryness, particularly leading to discomfort, a sensation of foreign-body obstruction, or burning in the throat at night. Treatment may include medications such as Shuanghuanglian Oral Liquid or Lanqin Oral Liquid, combined with nebulized inhalation therapy. Additionally, consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits in daily life can help alleviate symptoms.
