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What Causes Foam From Mouth While Snoring?
Question: My wfe says that when i snore foam comes out of my mouth, im 5'10 270, im 53, chronic back problems, degeneration disc disease, left knee pain due to autheritise, left ankle pain due to injury and autheritise. Im om my feet wearing, steal toes boots all day doing underground construction on piplines, have to keep working to get son through college. Have high hlood pressure, take three types of blood pressure medicine plus celebrax 200 mg, been tested for sleep apnia awaiting results.
Brief Answer:
Due to increased salivation and mouth breathing
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Foam from mouth is due to excessive salivation.
2. As you breath out, the saliva mixed with air due to mouth breathing, turns to foam.
3. Medications or deep sleep, and even open mouth breathing can can cause increased salivation.
4. Sleep study will provide more details. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Due to increased salivation and mouth breathing
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Foam from mouth is due to excessive salivation.
2. As you breath out, the saliva mixed with air due to mouth breathing, turns to foam.
3. Medications or deep sleep, and even open mouth breathing can can cause increased salivation.
4. Sleep study will provide more details. Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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