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Can’t breathe when trying to sleep
When I try to sleep my left nostril gets a little stuffy. I start to fall asleep and I stop breathing and have to stop myself from falling asleep. If not I get something of a night terror. This happened when I was little but it has been almost every day for the past two weeks causing me to stay up until 6. I don’t think it’s sleep apnea because I have always had roommates and no complaints about me waking up gasping for air. I also sleep with most of my weight on my chest and stomach.
Please let me know about other symptoms if you have, like fever, breathlessness, cold, cough, etc.
Next Steps
if you have problem with nose stuffiness only...than a check up is required from ENT specialis to see for local swelling ,growth etc . Few investigations may be required for diagnosis.
Health Tips
you can take steam inhalation for symptomatic relief.
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