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DON'T NATURALLY BREATHE THROUGH MY NOS
I do not naturally breathe through my nose. Whenever I practically start doing it, I yawn. Also, I breathe in and out much faster than others. Any underlying causes?
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Please do Xray of PNS, waters view and come back
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Blocking of the nose can occur because of some structural problems like deviated Nasal Septum, Allergy causing turbinate hypertrophy etc
If alternate nostril you feel is blocked don't worry as it's a normal Nasal cycle
Next Steps
Check up by ENT specialist is advised
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Reduce stress and Reduce weight if you are overweight
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Hello,
Do you snore? Or do you feel day time somnolence?
Your symptoms are suggestive of nasal obstruction which can be due to many causes. It could be deviated nasal septum or any nasal mass causing obstruction.
Next Steps
Visit nearby ENT Surgeon for complete Nasal examination and diagnosis.
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Weight loss, try sleeping on one side & cardio exercises such as brisk walking/Jogging.
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If you are not able breath through nose means- there could be Cold ,allergies, septal deviation or Turbinate hypertrophy.
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Need to take CT scan PNS.
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Saline nasal irrigation will help.
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This could be because of Deviated nasal septum or could be because of allergy
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Kindly consult telephonically on audio or video chat for further history and treatment
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Steam inhalation twice daily
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Dr. Udaya Kumar M
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
You have to get evaluated whether there is any septal deviation / polyp / turbinate it’s sinus disease
You may need clinical evaluation for further . Online consultation not gonna help you much . So better get a consultation done with near by ENT DOCTOR
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Avoid using any nasal drops like otrivin kind of compositions
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If this has been happening for a long time like months to years.there could be a deviated nasal septum.naak ki haddi tedhi,
You'll require a nasal endoscopy to confirm from ENT Consultant after lockdown and may be surgery to improve your quality of life
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Dr. Ajay Shedge
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
13 yrs exp
Thane
Duration of symptoms?
Any nasal discharge / sneezing?
Any medications already taken?
Possibly a congested nose, can be managed with decongestant medications
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please consult
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avoid cold food and beverages
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