A member asked:

Why is it that when i lay down in bed only one of my nostrils gets stuffy? then when i sit up it goes away..

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

? Deviated septum: You have two nostrils. Between them is the nasal septum. If one nostril is bigger a little nasal swelling can block only the smaller one. A deviated nasal septum is likely the cause and doesn't need treatment unless it's a problem for you.

Answered 7/27/2013

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