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What Causes Difficulty Breathing While Lying Down?

I completed a sleep study. I do not have sleep apnea, but my oxygen levels drop to 86-88 while sleeping. Oxygen at night is recommended. When I lie down, I have trouble breathing. I am always stuffed up, but the doctor says this has nothing to do with my oxygen levels. If that's true, why will breathing with the aid of oxygen help? Why don't they address my nasal blockage?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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yes certainly nasal blockage can cause desaturation during lying down. I think you should get examined yourself from nearby ent specialist. possible causes like deviated nasal septum or enlargement of nasal tonsil can be treated surgically.
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What Causes Difficulty Breathing While Lying Down?

yes certainly nasal blockage can cause desaturation during lying down. I think you should get examined yourself from nearby ent specialist. possible causes like deviated nasal septum or enlargement of nasal tonsil can be treated surgically.