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I heard that if you sleep on your side, you are more likely to get headache from stuffy nose. is this true?
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Not necessarily: When you lay down.. Either on your back or side, the turbinates (tissue on the side of you your nose - inside) swells up. This is why people feel stuffy with allergies, crying, etc. Some people will notice that the feeling of stuffiness changes from side to side as they turn over in bed. If the stuffiness is severe, it could lead to nasal and then sinus congestion which may lead to a headache.
Answered 12/24/2014
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Probably not: I would think not. But stuffy nose could be a sign of congestion and you may need to take a decongestant like pseudophedrine to help.
Answered 9/28/2016
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