Anybody having nasal congestion issues lying down at night?

I have similar issues,mine is blocked during the day and night with a lot of post nasal drip,i have had 2 turbinates reduction surgery in the past felt better in 2024 all of a sudden its gone bad,doctor say we try another surgery and hes not even given me the assurance it will work.currently on steriod sprays

@abilolo

Stop with the surgeries.
Congestion, nasal/sinus defense mechanisms are all intrinsic responses.

There is nothing that the cutting, dissecting of tissues/bones will do for a patient. Less than 1% of patients whom present to an ENT, which should be a very very very last stop on the list, would ever need/benefit from a nasal/sinus surgery.

Most patients “feel” better for a little bit because of major nerve disruption and healing and the belief (placebo) affect that someone aka their surgeon has helped them.

Many people have co-existing conditions that contribute to nasal/sinus reactions such as allergies, medications, diabetes, poorly diet or an onset of ongoing inflammation.

NONE of this is due to improperly functioning anatomy. And it’s about time people stop putting their belief into the bread and butter.money grab jobs of ENTs.

I put a little Vick’s at the base of my nostrils which helps.

You could also have GERD. I often awaken stuffed up after lying down in bed. I did allergy shots for years and blamed it on allergies, however my last allergy test was negative. This year I had an EGD. Come to find out, I have a patulous gastroesophageal junction, which now they believe can be linked to chronic sinusitis. Eustachian tube dysfunction can also contribute to nasal congestion as well. Best of luck.

Hmmm….maybe I need a new gastroenterologist and ENT doctor. With my persistent symptoms for 2 years and none of them have mentioned this.

When we moved to Kentucky I had headaches and stuffed head. This is the only location I have to take allergy medicine for stuffy nose. My husband too. He sleeps in a recliner every night which helps. I also elevate my head and use a room humidifier. Best wishes.

Thank you for your reply.

For me I had the same problems. I found that I got lots of relief by sleeping with a humidifier ... My sinuses were just irritated from being too dry ... I live in northern Minnesota .. where there isn't much humidity even in summer

There are a lot of good suggestions here. I have tried many, including surgeries. My lastest success is CPAP. Sounds extreme, but my mother had severe sleep apnes and snoring, which I believe starved her brain of oxygen, shrunk her brain and killed her. Sleep apnea was never diagnosed, I heard her breathing at night when I was young. I snored, but my apnea test showed mild apnea (5-11 stops). I insisted on a CPAP. It tooks months to get used to, but it was worth it. I btrath better day snd night. CPAP does have humifoty control. Since a humidifier has been tecommemded here, that could be one thing that helps.
As a note, I used to use nasal strip, but when I took it off, my skin tore leaving scars on my nose.

If you don't have Vick's, Mentholatum works just as good. I like them both but can't find Vick's lately.
PML