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Suggest Treatment For Blocked Nose
when i breathe, is it normal for one or both nostrils to be shut. does the nose have a pattern where one nostril is open while the other is shut.many times ,both of my nostrils are shut .So i need to breathe thru my mouth. thanks pat YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 5 Jul 2023
Hello,
The following are few probable causes of nose block:
1) Severe cold
2) Allergic rhinitis
3) Nasal polyp
4) Deviated nasal septum
5) Severe sinusitis
6) Enlarged adenoids or tonsils especially in children
Mouth breathing leads to the following complications:
1) Dry mouth
2) Bad breath
3) Sleep apnea
4) Drooling on the pillows
5) Excessive daytime sleepiness
You need to go to an ENT specialist for evaluation of the cause of nasal blockade and initiate the appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
The following are few probable causes of nose block:
1) Severe cold
2) Allergic rhinitis
3) Nasal polyp
4) Deviated nasal septum
5) Severe sinusitis
6) Enlarged adenoids or tonsils especially in children
Mouth breathing leads to the following complications:
1) Dry mouth
2) Bad breath
3) Sleep apnea
4) Drooling on the pillows
5) Excessive daytime sleepiness
You need to go to an ENT specialist for evaluation of the cause of nasal blockade and initiate the appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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