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When I lie down, my nose is blocked (in an upright position it is open) - I have trouble breathing while sleeping. I suppose it might be the result of a curvature of the septum from a childhood trauma. Can this problem be solved operationally? Or maybe the reason is different - is there any research that will prove it?
The problem of nasal congestion may result from a curvature of the nasal septum, but also from the presence of chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa or sinuses of various etiologies. He suggests visiting an ENT specialist who, after the examination, will suggest possible additional tests and determine the course of further treatment.
Remember that our expert's answer is informative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Krystyna Kizler-Sobczyk, MD, PhDShe is a graduate of the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She cooperated with renowned medical institutions in Poland and abroad, incl. with the Independent Public He althcare Center in Warsaw Wola and the Kuwait Medical Center hospital. He also works at the Department of Otolaryngology, Department of Dentistry at the Medical University of Warsaw.
Specializes in otolaryngology. At the MML Medical Center, he deals mainly with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx and ears in adults and children, diagnosis and treatment of audiology diseases and surgical treatment of nasal obstruction.
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