why does only one side of my nose block at night?
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It depends on whether it is always the same side or if it alternates sides.\n\nThe responder above who heard that the nostrils take turns deciding who's going to suck the air in is absolutely correct.  There is such a phenomenon as the nasal cycle, during which one side of the nose blocks itself off so it can clean itself up while the other side does all the work.  It happens constantly (they switch sides once every 4-8 hours), but most people never notice it.\n\nNow, if one side of your nose is always blocked, it COULD be sinusitis, but it's not likely.  More likely, you have either a septum (the bone in the middle of your nose) that's deviated to that side, or one of your turbinates (bones on the side of your nose that help clean the air) that's a little enlarged.  These can be treated medically or, failing that, surgically.\n\nGood luck!
647750
Don't sleep with your window open.  You may have allergies.
187512
The reason you have a running nose is because your nose is going through a stage where you just have to let it be on its own. Mines run all the time and sometimes I fon't even have a cold. So don't worry about it.
544690
Sometimes the breathe right strips work. Try sleeping on your side or on your stomach. Also, if you can keep your mouth closed and breathe through your nose, it will help.
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My daughter has that problem too. I've discovered that's it's more than likely allergies. There are plenty of allergy pills over the counter you can buy. I would also recommend some Vaseline, don't use anything that is "cooling."\nThe less likely reason would be that you are too cold.\nGive the allergy pills a try. If you choose Benadryl, only take it at night because it will make you sleepy. \nWhen in doubt, call your physician.
549674
I once heard that we breathe more into one nostril. So with each breath you take into your dominate nostril compared to the other it would have to be more lubricated giving you more"boogers"
317761
Is it only during the night, or occasionally during daytime hours also? Sometimes this can happen at night if the humidity in the air is low. You're inside the house all night, and if the humidity is low, it can cause dryness inside the nose, which can lead to bleeding. I might suggest the use of a humidifier in each of their rooms as a test. You may want to run it only at night, since some windows (especially with wood trim), can be sensitive to absorbing humidity causing them to swell. Good luck!
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I agree with most of the posts, it sould also be SLEEP APNEA which is a potentially  dangerous condition, but there is treatment, get it checked out if the other suggestions don't work! http://www.sleepapnea.org/
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Only the nose knows that answer :)
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first you have to say how long you have been having this obstruction? is it rhinitis or nasal polyp or nasal plate deviation is it restricted to one nose or both and whether you have adinitis!!! and the treatment differs to each of the cases !!! if u suffer a lot due to this consult a doc!! or else you can try steam inhalation with a bowl of boiled hot water and put two table spoons of salt and cover your body with the bowl below your face and inhale that should give some relief!!
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you may be allergic cold wind or cotton fibre. shift your bed away from window, if sneezing still persists take steam inhaling. this may give temporary releif, if it still persists consult a Doc.
592520
I will sometimes have spasms on my left eye lid.  It is usually due to stress or lack of sleep.
755644
hey i have the same problem too...just to let you know i'm from malaysia...about two years ago i conducted an operation to remove extra tissues in my nose..oh boy that really helps...it sorts of unblock your nose totally..after that you'll have to take medication for about half a year..and wala..you're cured and you will be as fit as you can be
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Wow. I don't believe someone asked this.\nMy ex-husband had this problem everytime he went outside.\nIt was years before a doctor didn't look at him like he was nuts and gave him a real answer.\n\nApparently there is a nerve that runs across the bridge of the nose.  In most people it is located such that there is no problem.  In other people the nerve is only millimeters in a different location.\n\nWhen he went out into the sun the squinting of his eyes due to the sudden increase in light irritated that nerve and caused a sneeze reaction.\n\nHope that helps.  My ex is still nuts, but that's another story! lol
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Yes, only one nostril works at a time, and somehow they know when to take turns!
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your body might not be getting enough rest in certain positions have you ever heard of sleep apenia loss of breath whewn sleeping.  do you snore,  do wake up often in the middle of the night,  try sleeping on your side with a pillow behind your back might help you sleep better.  i wouldnt take an over the counter sleep aid i would ask my doc first.
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You know how when people get angry they sometimes flare their nostrils? well I can flare one nostril even when Im not angry lol!