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I haven't had a runny nose in a long time, and my nose is usually congested at least a little bit. can mouth breathing (from my anxiety) do this?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: It would be the other way around- the congested nose causes the mouth-breathing. Try nasal steroid. If not effective, consider seeing an allergist.

Answered 5/12/2016

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A member asked:

I haven't had a runny nose in a long time, and my nose is usually congested at least a little bit. can mouth breathing (from my anxiety) do this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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