Deviated septum/Snoring

[PTL]

I have been diagnosed with sleep apnea for about 5 years, I have never had any benefit from cpap. Needless to say i don't use it anymore. I wake up with headaches and take naps daily. I am considering having my deviated septum corrected to see if it helps to decrease snoring. I recently lost 30 pounds and still snore the same, so I am living proof that weight does not effect sleep apnea. I am 5'3" and weigh 135. My husband has been sleeping on the couch for years.....I am only 40 years old, how embarrassing. From my research on the net it seems possible correcting deviated septum may work. My sleep doc doesn't think it will........

Willing to listen to any advice.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I also have a deviated septum and snore. I haven't thought too seriously of getting the deviated septum repaired because I know several people who have gotten their deviated septum repaired and they've all said don't bother, they still snore, or started snoring again within a few years of having it repaired.

 

[arminnie]

I agree with the sleep doc. The obstructive part of obstructive sleep apnea is more in the back of the mouth and throat, not the nose.

This is a great resource about other surgical treatments available.

http://www.sleepapneasurgery.com/surgical_philosophy_adults.html