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Compare Outcome of Septoplasty or Use of CPAP Machine.

asked 8 months ago by anon
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: nose, alternative, breathing, breathing problems, broken nose, comparison, options, recommendation, septal perforation, septorhinoplasty, septum, snoring, surgery

Should I have septoplasty or undergo sleep testing to get a CPAP machine? I broke my nose in a car wreck six years ago and recently have begun snoring so badly that I wake myself up.

2 answers to Compare Outcome of Septoplasty or Use of CPAP Machine.

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Septoplasty and use of CPAP

A septoplasty will straighten out the broken internal portion of the nose and get a patient breathing much better out of their nose. A CPAP machine is not necessary unless the diagnosis of sleep apnea has been made during a sleep study test. The sleep test is performed while the patient sleeps at the hospital overnight and monitored closely for sleep apnea. If the diagnosis of sleep apnea has been made, then a CPAP machine is in order. A simple straightening of both... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Septoplasty for sleep apnea

In general a septoplasty does not significantly improve sleep apnea. It is usually only one aspect in the treatment plan. If sleep apnea is suspected, a sleep study should be completed to see what would be the best course of action( CPAP vs surgical treatment). Donald R. Nunn Atlanta Plastic Sugeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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