Bad dreams related to breathing problems?

Question

I am a heavy sleeper, and I often have bad dreams. I was wondering if my bad dreams could have anything to do with my breathing problems? I have a deviated septum and the area above the nostrils collapses when I breathe in, and blocks the air flow.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many issues that can cause nasal obstruction inside the nose which include a deviated septum, valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, turbinate hypertrophy, chronic sinusitis, a broken nose, and allergies. Each one of these issues are treated differently with either surgery or medications. It is best to seek out an ENT/facial plastic surgeon who  can examine the internal portion of the nose until what the cause of the of nasal obstruction is. For more information about nasal obstruction, please see the link below

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear GuyFromTheNorth, If you were not a heavy sleeper and your sleep was being disrupted by your breathing problems then this can cause changes in your sleep patterns which will also effect your dream stages of sleep. However the content of your dreams is not related to your lack of air flow. Any disruption in breathing either during exercise, sleep or rest is not good for multiple health reasons and an examination would determine if a Septoplasty would help your current breathing situation. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Bad dreams related to breathing problems?

Answers (2)

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Septoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Bad dreams related to breathing problems?

Answers (2)

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Septoplasty

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.