What Does It Mean When You Wake Up With a Severely Dry Throat?
1. Introduction Waking up with a severely dry, scratchy throat is primarily a symptom of inadequate overnight lubrication of the pharyngeal mucosa. During sleep, human physiology undergoes a natural reduction in salivary gland output, making the throat highly vulnerable to desiccation. When this natural decrease is compounded by factors such as mouth breathing, low environmental … Read more