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Every morning one of my nostrils gets choked for 2 hours making breathing difficult due to sinus.please suggest preventive measures.
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Humidify, decongest: Be sure the air is well humidified, use a decongestant spray if you wake up clogged, and sleep on your back on a pillow (and NOT the affected side!); but if this doesn't work, you should be seen for anatomical (caused by some part of the body) nasal obstruction or sleep apnea.
Answered 11/27/2017
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