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Lft side face paralyzed 10 yrs. lately snoring/breathing problems. upper side of nose movement with breathing. what can i do to help keep nostril open?

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Provent: Although a sleep study is necessary to confirm your breathing difficulties, a surgical procedure to support your nasal passage can be performed. But first try a provent device. It is ordered through your treating doctors and is a nasal insert with a one way valve which acts like a CPAP machine - increasing airway pressure to keep the airway open.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Mark Birnbach answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Keep nostrils open: Breath rite strips will help to hold the nostrils open.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably surgery: Breathe right strips might help. If not, you will need surgery. A facial plastic surgeon will be able to treat this problem. It is not uncommon and many people with facial paralysis have nasal obstruction.

Answered 10/23/2017

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