Why has rhinoplasty caused me to now snore? Never snored before and since having rhino 2 years ago, I snore.

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I got rib graft rhinoplasty 2 years ago. Since this procedure I started snoring. Prior to this, I never snored. I understand snoring is normal during the healing process, but it has been 2 years post op and I am continuing to snore and I wake up tired and is affecting my life. My weight hasn't changed or I don't have any medical issues. This snoring literally started the day I got rhinoplasty and has continued since. What changed or what could have happened?

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hello! Thanks for your questions. It may be something going on internally with your nasal airway. Snoring can be caused by a number of factors but the relation to the rhinoplasty may be the key. If grafts or tissue are too prominent, it may be restricting airflow. I would have your surgeon evaluate carefully inside your nose to determine what has changed. Additionally, you may want to try an OTC nasal steroid spray to see if any improvement in possible congestion can be made. Hope this helps!

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

Hi post_rhinoplasty. I would definitely get your nose examined. The snoring could be due to many different factors, and no one can tell you an answer unless she looks in your nose. Assuming what you said is correct and that it is only due to the nose, any surgeon who does rhinoplasty should be able to help you. If there is a possibility it may be related to something else, then an ENT doctor would be a good starting point as she can look at the nose, the throat, and the neck as possible causes for the snoring. Good luck!

Stephen J. Pincus, MD · Answer

Obviously, it would be nice if I could read your operative report to see what was actually done. But my guess is that you developed some degree of nasal obstruction after your procedure. As a result, you started breathing more comfortably though your mouth. You might try putting those small breathing devices in each nostril one night and seeing if that helps.

Zamir Paez, MD · Answer

The onset of snoring following rhinoplasty may be linked to structural changes in the airways, such as narrowing of the internal nasal passages or alterations in the septal support. These changes can affect airflow, causing tissue vibration during sleep and resulting in snoring.
A thorough evaluation by an ENT specialist or experienced surgeon is recommended to identify any obstructions or anatomical changes. Diagnostic tools such as nasal endoscopy or a sleep study can help determine the underlying cause and potential solutions.

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