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Loud Snoring, Deviated Nasal Septum, High Blood Pressure, and Now an Irregular Heartbeat

by Jill Hontz
(Slatington, PA)

I was diagnosed with a deviated nasal septum when I was 17. Lots of issues with it then which resolved, so surgery was cancelled. Now at the age of 52, I am thinking of getting the septum operated on. I have very loud snoring; my husband is the quiet one! I have also developed high blood pressure and worst of all, an irregular heartbeat.

I wake every two hours, almost to the exact minute. Wakenings seem to coincide with the normal sleep cycle. Feel mostly great during the day, although I am very active after work, never sitting down until 9:00 or 10:00. Whenever I try to watch TV or a movie, I fall asleep. Don't know if getting the septum fixed will help, but I think it would take a lot for me to get used to wearing the mask for CPAP, although I am considering this.




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Loud Snoring, Deviated Nasal Septum, High Blood Pressure, and Now an Irregular Heartbeat

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Nov 06, 2011
 Upper Airway
by: Anonymous

I am being evaluated for upper airway obstruction which sounds a lot like your symptoms. If you are not low in oxygen while you sleep as in sleep apnea, this may explain why you wake frequently. You may wake up before your oxygen levels go down. The treatment is CPAP or oral devices. I have heard some use a chin strap so their mouth stays closed. It also explains why you have energy and can function well unlike people with sleep apnea. Getting evaluated by a sleep specialist may be helpful. I saw 3 GPs and 2 internists before a sleep dr recognized my possible issue. Good luck.

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