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Every morning for 3 months now, whether or not i sleep on left side, my left side (nose and ear) is completely stuffed up until head is verticle, why?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Compression: You may be compressing the soft tissues of the nose and nasal passages. Try breathe-right nasal strips and get a medical exam.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Every morning for 3 months now, whether or not i sleep on left side, my left side (nose and ear) is completely stuffed up until head is verticle, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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