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Could sinus infection cause my airway to be blocked when i lie down?

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It could: When the sinuses are inflamed, the nasal tissue swelling will increase when lying flat. Other nasal conditions such as inferior turbinate hypetrophy can behave the same way. I would recommend visiting an ENT physician.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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