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Can Breathlessness While Sleeping Be Caused By Blocked Mucus?

Hi, I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night suddenly, unable to breathe properly unless I pick my left nostril to move, what appears to be a mucusy thing which feels it goes down the back of my throat. If i can't feel it, I have to pick my tooth which is a bit loose, this then has an affect which loosens mucus. In short I feel mucus blocks somewhere inside which interferes with my breathing. I've had blood tests, ECG, and chest X-ray, but I'm told I'm fine. I know I've ranted a bit, but can you help?
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Hi. Indeed an inspissated mucus can cause blockage and wake you up from sleep. If such a patient comes to my clinic , i do nasal endoscopy and advise a CT scan to ascertain the real cause. The mention of loose tooth movement easing the mucus is a bit difficult to explain.
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Can Breathlessness While Sleeping Be Caused By Blocked Mucus?

Hi. Indeed an inspissated mucus can cause blockage and wake you up from sleep. If such a patient comes to my clinic , i do nasal endoscopy and advise a CT scan to ascertain the real cause. The mention of loose tooth movement easing the mucus is a bit difficult to explain.