Dry nose at night

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Dry nose at night

Asked for Female, 22 Years

I am not able to breathe properly in the night when I go to bed but if I elevate my head a bit I feel good & then breating becomes normal . While in normal lying position , my nostrils feels dry & causes burning sensation . Is it some serious condition ?

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Dr. Harshita TR ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harshita TR

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Bangalore

Not able to breathe at night can be due to multiple problems.. For example deviated nasal septum, adenoid hypertrophy, obstructive sleep apnoea etc.

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Detailed history taking into account of the vital statistics, BMI, occupation, allergy history etc need to taken before concluding on one factor. Also clinical examination in an ENT OPD is necessary for further treatment.

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