Can Allergies Make You Sleepy?
People with chronic nasal obstruction are twice as likely to feel excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), according to new research. Patients with chronic nasal obstruction were also five times more likely to have sleep apnea, compared to those without nasal problems. Nasal obstruction can be caused by allergies, rhinosinusitis, or a deviated septum.
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