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Real quick, inhale through your nose and exhale. Do this twice. Then,
this time hold out your finger to the side of each nostril. Hold on, something feels strange; Only a strong current of air is exhaling from one side of your nostril. No worries, you don’t have an underlying medical condition to get checked out. That is called the nasal cycle, where your nostrils split the workload over the day. One side works harder than the other, then they switch. If you’re aware of this nasal cycle, you may have a deviated septum. Eighty percent of the population has a deviated septum. It may be time for a visit to an ENT doctor.
Who are ENT Doctors?
ENT stands for simply ear, nose, throat. ENT Doctors specialize in everything above the collarbone besides the brain and eyes. The treatment they are allowed to conduct can range from the ear, nose, throat, thyroid, sleep, plastic surgery, and pediatrics procedures.
Difficulty Breathing: Causes and Treatment
Did you know twenty-five percent of adults frequently snore? You can snore once in a while. You shouldn’t be worried. However, when you experience congestion, sneezing, fatigue throughout the day, and mouth breathing. You may have a health condition you were oblivious to. Besides, the reasons you may have trouble breathing can include nasal obstructions, deviated septum, sinus infection, allergies, or alcohol consumption.
Worst case scenario, you can have sleep apnea. During sleep apnea, there are moments in your sleep where you pause breathing. When your body isn’t getting the rest it needs during sleep, it can cause severe health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. For adults, treatment options can include Injection Snoreplasty, Radiofrequency, and Palatal Implants.
Breathing Complications: At-Home Treatment
Trouble breathing is when air has trouble moving through your throat and nostrils. So, to fix that, you need to either make the capacity of the throat larger. Or reduce the amount of air passing through the throat. The better choice is clear, to reduce the amount of air passing through the throat. How? Breathe through the nose. Common fixes for difficulty breathing during sleep are using medical tape to seal the mouth while you sleep. Never anything stronger than medical tape. You will do more damage than good. Some other ideas include Nasal dilator strips. If you snore dominantly on your back, positioning devices or clothing can help. Nevertheless, the elevation of your head can reduce breathing problems as well.
What’s the Takeaway?
Snoring now and then is normal. Even elite athletes snore. With everything, it doesn’t hurt to be safe. If your family members tell you you’ve been snoring, or you’ve been experiencing sore throats, check with your doctor. To stay healthy, health specialists recommend avoiding smoking, avoiding alcohol close to dusk, and controlling how much you indulge, using sedatives, and it’s always good to stay fit. Losing bodyweight can help you breathe easier at night. No single habit can keep the doctor away. With a healthy diet, exercise, and balance in your life, you won’t need to see a doctor anytime soon.