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What are some of the reasons I can’t breathe out of my nose?

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What are some of the reasons I can’t breathe out of my nose?

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You may not be able to breathe out of your nose due to growths/polyps, swelling from allergies, a deviated septum, or an infection. ENT surgeon Moshe Ephrat, MD, describes the various causes of nasal congestion that hinder breathing.

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