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When i lay on my left side at night; my left nostril swells and it's difficult to breath from that side. is this likely the turbinate filling with blood or tissue on the septum filling with blood?

Q: when i lay on my left side at night; my left nostril swells and it's difficult to breath from that side. is this likely the turbinate filling with blood or tissue on the septum filling with blood?

: No. more likely from nasal secretions.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. more likely from nasal secretions.

Answered 12/8/2022

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A member asked:

When i lay on my left side at night; my left nostril swells and it's difficult to breath from that side. is this likely the turbinate filling with blood or tissue on the septum filling with blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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