10 Deviated Septum Symptoms
Symptom #8: Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when there is a partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway. Sleep apnea can be characterized by the repetition of shallow and paused breathing while one is asleep. Since most patients with apnea are rarely aware of their condition, it is often reported by their bed-partners who notice it while they are asleep.
It can result in fatigue, irritability, excessive daytime sleepiness, or poor focus at school or work. It can occur in both children and adults. Causes of sleep apnea include old age, brain injury, decreased muscle tone, increased amount of soft tissue around the airway, or structural features causing a narrowed airway.
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