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Nose getting blocked at night
My nose is getting blocked at night while I am sleeping. What could be the reason. And how to get rid of it.
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Many reasons can cause this.
The problem may be in your room it self
1. AC - get your filters cleaned. May be allergic to fungus from AC. Use a humidifier. Sometimes excessive cold air directly on the nose can cause nose block.
2. Dust, dust mite on the bed linen, screens etc. You may be allergic to it. Vaccum clean your room. Wash the linen in hot water every week. Can use a short term steroid nasal spray.
3. You may be having a deviated nasal septum with enlarged turbinates.. but that causing block only at night is unlikely.
4. You may be having laryngopharyngeal reflux. Sometimes acid reflux at night can happen once you lay down and may cause airway inflammation. Which may result in breathlessness at night.
5. Do you smoke or consume alcohol at night.. both of which may worsen above said problems and can cause breathlessness at night
Next Steps
Meet a ENT surgeon and identify what is your problem.
You need evaluation
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Is it when you use AC? If so try using a humidifier it will be helpful. If it happens irrespective of AC then get it examined.. thanks
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It could be acute nasal obstruction due to allergic conditions or it might be deviated nasal septum with add on allergic rhinitis . It can also be due to hypertrophied turbinates
You can use sinarest nasal drops for 5 days to get relieved of acute obstruction
However please do consult if problem persists
Dont use sinarest nasal drops on a regular basis
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Consultation advised for better management of the problem.
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Could be deviated nasal septum
Should ho and get it examined properly
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Dr. Manasa M R
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
There could be many reasons
First of all since how many days ?
You need to visit for physical examination
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