August 04, 2025
During regular breathing one nostril takes in about 75 percent of air and the other takes in about 25 percent. The body automatically swells capillaries in one nostril to restrict airflow, switching between nostrils every few hours. This nasal cycle is thought to allow the restricted passageway time to moisten.
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