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NAO Symptoms
NAO Symptoms
If you’re having trouble breathing through your nose, you may be suffering from nasal airway obstruction. Common symptoms of NAO include1,2,3:
- Stuffy nose or nasal congestion
- Restricted nasal airflow
- Snoring or difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Difficulty breathing through the nose during physical activity
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If you’re having trouble breathing through your nose, you may be suffering from nasal airway obstruction. Common symptoms of NAO include1,2,3:
- Stuffy nose or nasal congestion
- Restricted nasal airflow
- Snoring or difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Difficulty breathing through the nose during physical activity
NAO Causes
In terms of what causes NAO, blockage in the nose can restrict normal airflow and make it difficult for you to breathe through one or both sides of your nose.4 Structural blockages may occur naturally or can be caused by injury to the nose. Obstructions are typically found in three sections of the nose:
The septum is the thin wall of cartilage that divides your left and right nostrils—an off-center or bent septum (also known as a deviated septum) can obstruct airflow.
The nasal turbinates are narrow passages that moisten and warm the air you breathe into your nose—if they become inflamed and enlarged, airflow through your nose can be blocked.
The lateral wall is formed by several bones in your nasal cavity—if this structure is unstable, collapses or swells, airflow can be restricted and cause difficulty breathing.