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Im having difficulty breathing at night when sleeping because one side of my nose usually gets blocked and the other one will be extremely dry so much that i will have to breath through my mouth. i have been to doctors but no help. can you advise?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ent: An ENT exam will be needed to look for anatomic abnormalities such as deviated septum or polyps for example. In case air dry from heating, use a humidifier by the bedside.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 3/24/2022

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A member asked:

Im having difficulty breathing at night when sleeping because one side of my nose usually gets blocked and the other one will be extremely dry so much that i will have to breath through my mouth. i have been to doctors but no help. can you advise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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