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Difficulty breathing while lying flat

2022-11-08 18:53:53
Since past few days whenever I lye down flat, I have difficulty in breathing. My nose gets blocked, Nasal spray gives me some relief but it is happening over & over again. I am overweight & often wake up with one nostril blocked in morning. Kindly help me.
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It looks obstructive sleep apnea. please try to loose your weight. please provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Answered2022-11-09 17:02:22

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Are you having snoring?? If yes then you should go for detailed examination and check up regarding obstructive sleep apnea
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CT PNS , polysomnography and  DISE study

Answered2022-11-09 07:25:37

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