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A member asked:

I've a breathing problem, i breathe through my nose, and it hurts my epoglotis when i breathe while sleeping because it dries it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Breathing problem: Try using a vaporizer or humidifer when you sleep.

Answered 4/26/2013

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