Nose

GreatGateway

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Joined : Mar 2016

Posts : 19

Posted 5/12/2016 3:42 PM (GMT 0)

Does anyone else with anxiety have a chronic stuffy nose? When I am stressed and adrenaline is running through me, my nose opens up dramatically, but in exchange I feel tired and my sinuses hurt. When it wears off my nose blocks off quickly and my oxygen saturation drops.

Am I alone in this? No allergies besides penicillin, no respiratory issues and no viruses or sinusitis.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 5/12/2016 4:18 PM (GMT 0)

GG,

I can't say I have exactly the same issue with chronic congestion...but I do sometimes have a full feeling in my head with anxiety...or like I have general pressure in my head.

Have you consulted with an ENT? (enlarged adenoids should be considered)

Once/if you have ruled out all possible physical causes, then you can safely assume this is just a reaction you have to stress/anxiety...and work to manage it to the best of your ability.

Hoping you get the answers you need soon,

S.C.

Tungster

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Joined : May 2016

Posts : 44

Posted 5/13/2016 6:41 AM (GMT 0)

Hi,

Yes I do have anxiety about stuffy nose, my mind thinks I'm going to suffercate. I use vicks to clear it sometimes I leave he thing inside my nose. Lol.

Take care.

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