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2 times in the past three months i have woken up in the middle of the night feeling like i can't breathe. i have noticed it happens when i'm congested?
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Antihistamines: Use saline nose drops before bedtime. Take an antihistamine or steroid nasal spray before bedtime to reduce mucus.
Answered 4/21/2013
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