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Bad dreams related to breathing problems?

GuyFromTheNorthOct 21, 2014
I am a heavy sleeper, and I often have bad dreams. I was wondering if my bad dreams could have anything to do with my breathing problems? I have a deviated septum and the area above the nostrils collapses when I breathe in, and blocks the air flow.

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
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