I'm now 1 week post op and feeling better than ever. Had a new experience last night, however. I woke up three times feeling like I couldn't breathe. I was breathing through my mouth and was extremely dry. I don't have any signs of congestion, tried to adjust my sleeping position. but every time I woke up in the same annoying fashion.

Are there certain diet foods that might cause this or certain meds. I didn't add anything different yesterday.

Anyone else have this?

Thanks

Bob

Lack of water intake is the cause for this. Increase your h2o and u will be fine

I have that happen on occasion, particularly when I have had a less than 64 oz of fluids day, and then I drink a glass of water. Problem solved.

Drink more water, but you can also use Biotin Gel (sold at walmart) to help with dry mouth from mouth breathing. I use a bipap machine nightly and, even with the humidifier on it, I often wake up with dry mouth. The Biotin gel helps me not wake up with dry mouth as often. I don't know if there are any other brands of this, but it's found where the toothpaste is sold.

I had dry mouth for a couple of days, now my problem is that I seem to "spit" a lot. It's really annoying.

I have severe dry eyes and mouth due to medicines I must take for Glaucoma and Lupus. I take two flaxseed oil every day which helps with my eyes and I use Biotene Mouth Wash (can get at Walmart/Walgreens) at bed and if I wake up in the middle of the night, I use it, it's for dry mouth.

Thanks for the all info. This sight has been a wonderful find for me!

This is a symptom of DEHYDRATION! You might need to go into urgent care and get an IV push.