– When laying on one side, why does the opposite nostril clear and seem to shift the “stuffiness” to the side you’re laying on?

Question

I’ve always wondered this. Seems like you can constantly shift it from side to side without ever clearing both!

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Answer 1

It could be that any mucus follows gravity and gathers on the lowest side. But afaik the nostrils take turns on regular intervals independent on the position. One is in cleaning mode while the other allows you to breathe.