Life Waking up with a stuffy nose? Why does this happen? And simple hacks to prevent it. November 10, 2022Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAYComments Off on Waking up with a stuffy nose? Why does this happen? And simple hacks to prevent it. If you wake up with a stuffy nose or nasal congestion, feeling like you have a clogged nostril, here's what you can do about it.