If you lay your nose in the supine position at night, then this may indicate a serious pathology in the body. With timely diagnosis and proper treatment, this problem can be dealt with. This symptom should not be allowed to drift, especially if it manifests itself in a child. A lack of oxygen during sleep can cause a delay in the development of the baby.
Stuffs nose while lying at night: reasons
One of the following factors can cause mucosal edema during sleep:
- chronic respiratory diseases (rhinitis or sinusitis);
- Too dry indoor air (especially during the heating period);
- a foreign object in the nasal cavity;
- allergic reaction;
- hormonal changes during gestation;
- violations in the nasal cavity of an anatomical nature (mechanical damage);
- abuse of vasodilators;
- poor environmental conditions in the place where the patient lives or works;
- curvature of the nasal septum;
- malnutrition of the child;
- respiratory tract infection (onset of acute respiratory infections);
- neoplasms of a different nature.
If you lay your nose in a supine position at night without a cold, you should definitely find out the cause of this and start therapy.
Septum curvature
Deformation of the nasal septum can occur for various reasons.
| Causes of septum curvature | Symptoms | Features |
| Physiology | - difficulty breathing
- snore;
- dryness in the nasal cavity;
- itching and irritation;
- bleeding.
| Disorders during the formation of bone and cartilage. |
| Injury | The cause may be a birth injury (dislocation of the cartilage of the septum), a broken nasal bone in adulthood, a foreign body in the nasal cavity. |
| Turbinate hypertrophy | For this reason, the nasal concha and septum are close to each other. Stuffs the nose in the supine position at night due to deformation of the plate. |
If proper treatment is not performed (surgery), then a curved nasal septum can lead to:
- chronic ENT diseases (the occurrence of polyps, sinusitis);
- disorders in the vascular system;
- changes in blood composition.
Dry indoor air
Dry air harms the normal functioning of the body. This is especially true for the winter period, when due to insufficient moisture oxygen delivery to the blood is very difficult. It can be expressed as follows:
- fast fatiguability;
- feeling unwell ;
- drowsiness;
- frequent infectious diseases (especially in children);
- lays nose in lying position at night.
Buying any type of humidifier can solve the problem forever.
Adenoids and polyps
Not everyone understands the difference between adenoids and polyps. The first is a pathological proliferation of lymphoid tissue, which subsequently leads to:
- difficulty breathing
- hearing loss;
- the development of various infections.
Polyps are benign neoplasms in the nasal cavity that appear due to previous infections or a genetic predisposition, as well as various types of allergies. They can lead to:
- difficulty breathing
- asthma
- the degeneration of the neoplasm into a malignant tumor.
Colds
If you lay your nose in the supine position at night, then this may indicate the onset of a catarrhal disease. The main signs of the onset of the disease:
- headache;
- weakness;
- bad feeling;
- "aches" in the bones, etc.
It should be noted that in the presence of polyps that impede the flow of mucus, a cold with a cold may not be observed.
Allergic reaction
Allergy is a negative reaction of an organism to a certain substance. It could be:
- animal protein found on wool, saliva, urine and feces of a pet;
- household ticks located in linen, furniture, carpets;
- household chemicals;
- dust and others
The berth may be next to a possible allergen, so it puts your nose in the supine position at night. What to do in this case? As soon as possible, get a diagnosis from a doctor and identify the cause of the disease. It is important to try not to come into contact with the allergen and take a course of an antihistamine prescribed by a specialist.
Other reasons
In addition to the above, the causes of nasal congestion without mucus secretion are discussed in the table.
| Etiology | Description |
| Stuffs nose while lying at night during pregnancy | Rhinitis of pregnant women due to hormonal changes in the body. It develops due to swelling of the nasal mucosa. Nasal washings with sea water, baby drops and frequent ventilation of the room help. After giving birth, the symptom disappears. |
| Malnutrition | Excess sugar and preservatives. |
| Bad ecology | In hazardous production, the accumulation of harmful substances in the respiratory system may not be felt, but when lying down, swelling of the mucous membrane begins. |
| Taking medications | Sprays from the common cold of a vasodilator with frequent use are addictive. Therefore, nasal congestion occurs. |
Stuffs nose while lying down at night: folk remedies
For the treatment of nasal congestion, traditional medicine is used.
| Treatment method | Features |
| Aloe drops | The tool relieves inflammation of the mucosa. To prepare the drops, squeeze the juice of the plant through a thin cloth and mix with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Drip in the nose 3 times a day. |
| Beetroot juice | Squeeze the juice of boiled or raw beets, dilute with water and dig in the nose for the night. |
| Inhalation with soda | Mix half a small spoonful of soda and a little fir oil in a cup of hot water. Do inhalation 3 minutes several times a day. The procedure relieves swelling and inflammation of the mucosa, moisturizes tissues, normalizes respiration. Be sure to observe the following rules: - carry out inhalation an hour and a half after eating;
- breathe correctly and deeply during the procedure, without being distracted by anything extraneous;
- after treatment, you can’t talk, eat, sing, smoke for an hour.
It is forbidden to do the procedure when: - temperature
- tendency to nosebleeds;
- sore throat;
- heart and lung diseases.
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| Mustard foot bath | Pour 1 tablespoon of mustard into hot water. Dip your legs in the basin with the solution and sit for 20 minutes. After the procedure, wear warm socks. |
| Massage | If a person lays his nose in the supine position at night, treatment should include a massage of the wings of the nose and ears. |
| Rinse nose | The procedure is carried out using a decoction of chamomile (1 large spoon of grass is poured with 250 ml of boiling water and infused for 40 minutes) or a weak salt solution. |
Although traditional medicine is considered safe, a specialist consultation is needed for any type of treatment. Especially in the treatment of children.
Drug treatment
The action algorithm for nasal congestion without a cold includes:
- visit to the otolaryngologist and allergist;
- passing tests;
- elimination of the allergen, if the reason is in it;
- humidification of indoor air;
- medication if necessary.
Therapy of ailment with medications includes the use of ointments and drops. The most effective of them are described in the table below.
| Medicine | Title | Features |
| Vasodilator Drops | Tizin | Do not use during pregnancy and lactation, under the age of 6 years. Adverse reactions are possible: headache, drowsiness, tremor, weakness, burning and dry nose, sneezing, allergies, nausea, sleep disturbance, heart pathology. |
| Galazolin | It is not prescribed for atrophic rhinitis, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, tachycardia, pregnancy, under the age of 12 years. Dosage is calculated according to the memo. |
| Rinorus | It is not taken during pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, under the age of 2 years. |
| Otrifin | Dosage is calculated according to the instructions. There are contraindications. |
| Ointments | "Star" | A tool that has been used for ENT diseases for half a century. |
| "Dr. Mom" | Not applicable for skin diseases and up to 2 years of age. The drug has a natural composition and a minimum of contraindications. |
| "Fleming Ointment" | An allergic reaction is possible (rarely). |
| Antihistamines | Zodak, Zirtek | Such drugs are not prescribed for children under 3 years old (in some cases up to 12 years old), pregnant women, women during lactation, people with heart and kidney diseases, patients with diabetes mellitus, etc. After taking the medicine, side effects from the central nervous system, heart and gastrointestinal tract are possible. The dosage is calculated individually, according to the memo and the doctor's recommendations. |
Claritin |
Tsetrin |
Nasal congestion at night without mucus is an alarming symptom. When it appears, a mandatory examination by a specialist and the passage of the necessary therapy are necessary. Otherwise, the development of serious pathologies is possible, especially in young children.