Breathing problem when sleeping

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I suddenly wake up from sleep because of breath problem Sleeping issue Nasal congestion of alternative sides from 2 years Is this sleep apnea or because of nasal congestion

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Dr. Vibhuti Bhatt

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Mumbai

It sounds like it could be sleep apnea. Try sleeping in lateral position. Avoid alcohol and smoking.

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Take online consultation or go to nearby ENT. It will require proper assessment to come to a diagnosis.

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Dr. Adhavan

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 5 yrs exp Chennai

It can be.. but needs evaluation. Nasal endoscopy and sleep study needed .. Kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon or online consultation

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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 9 yrs exp Indore

Please get nasal endoscopy my frd

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Dr. Varunkumar J Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 8 yrs exp Puducherry · Accepted Answer

Dr. Varunkumar J

Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist 8 yrs exp Puducherry

Good afternoon Needs clinical history and correlation to comment upon kindly take consultation

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