Question :

Dear Dokter; My nose is always blocked when I sleep sideway. If I sleep on the left, then the left side of nose will be clogged and vice versa. I already checked to the ENT doctor for examination but did not find anything. Please advise for further examination needs to be done.

Answer :

Dear Mr Kosashi,

Nasal congestion is one of the symptoms of inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose or rhinitis.
Rhinitis can be caused by several things such as infection, irritation or allergy. However, sometimes it is not known what specific cause of the inflammation.

If the complaint is not accompanied by fever or sneezing, it is possibly non-allergic rhinitis (Rhinitis Vasomotor). Vasomotor rhinitis occurs when the blood vessels in the walls widen and causes nasal congestion. Gravity (while sleeping tilted to the left / right) will cause swellings on the left side / right and clogged complaints. Rhinitis is harmless but quite disturbing. Please consult to ENT Doctor for further examination.

Dr. Trimartani, Sp.THT

ENT Specialist

For ENT Specialists’ schedule, please refer to DOCTOR’S SCHEDULE or contact us at (021) 4521001, 4520201 Ext. 28235, 28237

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*Note: Answer is given without examining the Patient’s condition.*