Why does my throat feel dry and scratchy every morning in the winter?
1. Introduction A dry and scratchy throat on winter mornings is the physiological result of breathing low-humidity, heated indoor air while sleeping. This arid environment evaporates the protective mucosal lining of the pharynx rapidly, especially if nocturnal mouth breathing bypasses the nasal humidification system. The resulting cellular desiccation leaves the throat raw, inflamed, and painful … Read more