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A member asked:
Could enlarged nasal turbinates and deviated nasal septum cause sleep apnea? had pnr and was told that sinuses are good. i don't snore.
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Nasal swelling: What you describe could interfere with your sleep. I doubt it would cause sleep apnea. You may want to see an ENT for further evaluation
Answered 3/19/2018
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Yes: these findings can contribute to underlying OSA which is why it is something we look for during a sleep evaluation.
Answered 3/19/2018
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Deviated septum: Nasal obstruction can contribute to sleep apnea, get a sleep study and have your nose evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist,
Answered 11/5/2014
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