Nasal obstruction may be the cause of your restless sleep, snoring.
Posted on Nov. 11, 2016 By Joseph Shvidler, MD Nasal obstruction is one of the most common complaints that is evaluated and treated by otolaryngologists (also known as ear, nose and throat, or ENT, doctors). Some ENT doctors have additional training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, a training in which they use their surgical skills in the area of cosmetic, functional and reconstructive surgery on the nose and face. What causes nasal obstruction? Nasal obstruction can be caused by many factors: environmental allergies, deviated nasal septum, enlargement of inferior turbinates (balloon-like tissues inside the nasal cavity that control …
Deviated Septum and Sleep Apnea.
HOW CAN A DEVIATED SEPTUM CAUSE SLEEP APNEA? Deviated septum in one of the commonest types of nasal obstruction. The irregular shape of nasal septum may partially block the passage of air and interfere with breathing. Depending on severity, a person with deviated nasal septum can develop obstructive sleep apnea. To understand what is a nasal septum, and how to identify it, check the following short video. As you’ll notice, if the shape of your nasal septum is not straight, but has an irregular shape, then you have a deviated nasal septum. Breathing Problems With Deviated Septum Nasal airflow is critical …
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