{"id":3621,"date":"2024-08-31T00:01:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T06:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delreymd.com\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2026-02-08T18:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T02:52:04","slug":"impact-of-a-deviated-septum-on-snoring-and-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delreymd.com\/delrey2026stage\/blog\/impact-of-a-deviated-septum-on-snoring-and-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Impact of a Deviated Septum on Snoring and Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3622 alignleft\" title=\"Man sleeping in bed and snoring due to deviated septum\" src=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_488542888-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man sleeping in bed and snoring due to deviated septum\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>If you\u2019ve been struggling with snoring or sleep apnea, a deviated septum might be the underlying cause. A\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/deviated-septum\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deviated septum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0occurs when the thin wall between your nostrils is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. This common condition can significantly impact your breathing and lead to issues like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/snoring-and-sleep-apnea\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snoring and sleep apnea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/our-doctors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Farhad Sigari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist with extensive training, can help you explore your treatment options. He treats patients in Marina Del Rey\/Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Bakersfield, California.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does a Deviated Septum Affect Snoring and Sleep Apnea?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A deviated septum can obstruct airflow through your nasal passages, increasing resistance when you breathe. This obstruction often leads to mouth breathing, a common cause of snoring. When your nasal passages are blocked, the airflow through your mouth can cause vibrations in the throat and make that familiar snoring sound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep apnea, a more serious condition, can also be aggravated by a deviated septum. Sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing. If you have a deviated septum, the nasal obstruction can exacerbate these blockages and make sleep apnea symptoms worse. This disrupts your sleep and can cause health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and daytime fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should You Seek Treatment?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you notice that your snoring is loud and persistent, or if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, it may be time to consider treatment for a deviated septum. Treatment options could include medications like nasal steroids, decongestants, and antihistamines, as well as non-surgical options like nasal strips or nasal dilators. It\u2019s also possible that you may need surgical intervention through\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/delreymd.com\/septoplasty\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">septoplasty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the Relief You Need from Snoring and Sleep Apnea<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Sigari has years of experience treating California patients for ear, nose, and throat issues. He is dedicated to helping you breathe easier and sleep better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let a deviated septum continue to disrupt your sleep and well-being. Call Dr. Sigari\u2019s offices today to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/patientportal.advancedmd.com\/156148\/onlinescheduling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schedule an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 562-291-3272 for Marina Del Rey, <a href=\"tel:310-773-5986\">310-773-5986<\/a> for Long Beach, or <a href=\"tel:661-695-8627\">661-695-8627<\/a> for Bakersfield.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been struggling with snoring or sleep apnea, a deviated septum might be the underlying cause. A\u00a0deviated septum\u00a0occurs when the thin wall between your nostrils is displaced to one side, making one nasal passage smaller than the other. This common condition can significantly impact your breathing and lead to issues like\u00a0snoring and sleep apnea.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delreymd.com\/delrey2026stage\/blog\/impact-of-a-deviated-septum-on-snoring-and-sleep-apnea\/\" class=\"more\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","category-sleep-apnea"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How a Deviated Septum Impacts Snoring &amp; Sleep Apnea<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how a deviated septum can contribute to snoring and sleep apnea. 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