If stuffy 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 de alt with. You can not let this symptom take its course, especially if it manifests itself in a child. Lack of oxygen during sleep can cause a delay in the development of the baby.
Stuffy nose while lying down at night: causes
The cause of swelling of the mucous membrane during sleep can be one of the following factors:
- chronic respiratory diseases (rhinitis or sinusitis);
- too dry indoor air (especially during the heating period);
- foreign object in the nasal cavity;
- allergic reaction;
- hormonal changes during childbearing;
- violations in the nasal cavity of an anatomical nature (mechanicaldamage);
- abuse of vasodilators;
- poor environmental conditions in the place where the patient lives or works;
- deviated septum;
- malnutrition of the child;
- respiratory tract infection (early acute respiratory infections);
- neoplasms of a different nature.
If stuffy nose in the supine position at night without a runny nose, then you should definitely find out the cause of this and start therapy.
Curvature of the septum
Deformation of the nasal septum can occur for various reasons.
| Causes of deviated septum | Symptoms | Features |
| Physiology |
|
Disorders during the formation of bone and cartilage. |
| Injury | The cause may be a birth injury (dislocation of the cartilage of the septum), a fracture of the bones of the nose in adulthood, a foreign body in the nasal cavity. | |
| Concha hypertrophy | For this reason, the nasal concha and the septum are close to each other. Stuffy nose when lying down at night due to plate deformity. |
If left untreated (surgery), a deviated septum can lead to:
- chronic ENT diseases (polyps, sinusitis);
- disturbances in the vascular system;
- change in blood composition.
Dry indoor air
Dry air harms the normal functioning of the body. This is especially true in the winter period, when, due to insufficient humidity, the delivery of oxygen to the blood is very difficult. This can be expressed as follows:
- fatigue;
- not feeling well;
- drowsy;
- frequent infectious diseases (especially in children);
- stuffy nose while lying down 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;
- development of various infections.
Polyps are benign neoplasms in the nasal cavity that appear due to past infections or hereditary predisposition, as well as various types of allergies. They can lead to:
- breathing difficulties;
- asthma;
- degeneration of a neoplasm into a malignant tumor.
Cold diseases
If stuffy nose while lying down at night, it cantalk about the onset of a cold. The main signs of the onset of the disease:
- headache;
- weakness;
- not feeling well;
- "aches" in the bones, etc.
It should be noted that in the presence of polyps that impede the outflow of mucus, a runny nose with a cold may not be observed.
Allergic reaction
Allergy is a negative reaction of the body to a certain substance. It could be:
- animal protein found on pet fur, saliva, urine and feces;
- household mites found in linen, furniture, carpets;
- household chemicals;
- dust, etc.
Sleeping place may be near a possible allergen, so stuffing up the nose in the supine position at night. What to do in this case? Get diagnosed by a doctor as soon as possible 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 are discussed in the table.
| Etiology | Description |
| Stuffy nose while lying down at night during pregnancy | Rhinitis of pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body. It develops due to swelling of the nasal mucosa. Help rinsing the nose with sea water,baby drops and frequent airing of the room. After the baby is born, the symptom disappears. |
| Unhe althy diet | Too much sugar and preservatives. |
| Bad environment | In hazardous production, the accumulation of harmful substances in the respiratory system may not make itself felt, but in the supine position, swelling of the mucous membrane begins. |
| Medications | Rhinitis sprays with vasodilating action are addictive with frequent use. Therefore, nasal congestion occurs. |
Stuffy nose while lying down at night: folk remedies
Traditional medicine is used to treat nasal congestion.
| Treatment method | Features |
| Aloe Drops | The remedy relieves inflammation of the mucosa. To prepare drops, you need to squeeze the juice of the plant through a thin cloth and mix with water in a ratio of 1: 1. Drip nose 3 times a day. |
| Beet juice | Squeeze the juice of boiled or raw beets, dilute with water and instill in the nose at night. |
| Inhalation with soda |
Mix in a cup of hot water half a small spoon of soda and a little fir oil. Do inhalation for 3 minutes several times a day. The procedure relieves swelling and inflammation of the mucosa, moisturizes tissues, normalizes breathing. Be sure to follow the following rules:
It is forbidden to do the procedure when:
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| Mustard foot bath | Pour 1 tablespoon of mustard into hot water. Lower your legs into the basin with the solution and sit like this for 20 minutes. After the procedure, put on warm socks. |
| Massage | If a person gets stuffy nose while lying down at night, treatment should include massage of the wings of the nose and ear area. |
| Nose rinse | The procedure is carried out using a decoction of chamomile (1 large spoonful of grass is poured into 250 ml of boiling water and infused for 40 minutes) or a weak s alt solution. |
Although traditional medicine is considered safe, for any type of treatment, you need to consult a specialist. Especially when treating children.
Medicated treatment
The algorithm of actions for nasal congestion without a runny nose includes:
- visiting an otolaryngologist and an allergist;
- testing;
- eliminate the allergen if it is the cause;
- moisturize indoor air;
- treatment with medication if needed.
Therapy of the disease with medications includes the use of ointments and drops. The most effective of them are described in the table,below.
| Medication | Name | Features |
| Vasodilatory drops | "Tizin" | Do not use during pregnancy and lactation, under the age of 6 years. Possible adverse reactions: headache, drowsiness, tremor, weakness, burning and dryness in the nose, sneezing, allergies, nausea, sleep disturbance, heart pathology. |
| "Galazolin" | Not prescribed for atrophic rhinitis, glaucoma, atherosclerosis, tachycardia, pregnancy, under 12 years of age. The dosage is calculated according to the instructions. | |
| "Rinorus" | Not accepted in pregnancy, diabetes, under 2 years of age. | |
| "Otrifin" | The dosage is calculated according to the instructions. There are contraindications. | |
| Ointments | "Asterisk" | A remedy that has been used for half a century for ENT diseases. |
| "Doctor Mom" | Not applicable for skin diseases and under 2 years of age. The drug has a natural composition and a minimum of contraindications. | |
| "Fleming's Ointment" | Possible allergic reaction (rare). | |
| Antihistamines | Zodak, Zyrtec |
Such drugs are not prescribed for children under 3 years old (in some cases up to 12 years old), pregnant women, lactating women, peoplewith diseases of the heart and kidneys, 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 instructions and doctor's recommendations. |
| "Claritin" | ||
| "Cetrin" |
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, serious pathologies may develop, especially in young children.
