Tiredness caused by Deviated Septum?

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I broke my nose about 10+ years ago. I have been feeling tired every since and can not figure out the problem. I do not get much air in my nose when breathing. General Info: - Testosterone levels are normal - Do not have sleep apnea (Tested by sleep clinic) Symptoms: - Tired all day, always fall asleep in movies, wake up feeling tired (sleep 8+ hours/night) - Erectile dysfunction for many years, not much blood flow to penis (Have never woken up with an erect penis, as most men do) Any ideas?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

There are many issues inside the nose that can cause nasal obstruction, such as a deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, valve collapse, allergies, and chronic sinusitis. Each one of these issues are treated differently with either surgery or medications. It is best to have an examination of the internal portion of the nose to see  what the cause of the issue is, and correct it to improve nasal obstruction for medical necessity

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

You are exhibiting symptoms of chronic fatigue. This certainly could be from not breathing well at night and not sleeping well regardless of whether you have sleep apnea. You should have an evaluation by a qualified ENT or plastic surgeon who specializes in noses for this and consider having your septum fixed. It could be a game changer.

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