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Can a severely deviated septum affect atrial fibrillation?
Can a severely deviated septum affect atrial fibrillation?
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Assuming you are referring to a deviated NASAL septum (FYI there is a region of the heart called the septum), the answer is POSSIBLY. A deviated nasal septum, when severe, could impair normal respiratory pattern. In some cases this has led to loud snoring and even obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA could cause inadequate oxygenation during sleep, putting extra stress on the heart, which has been linked to the development and worsening of atrial fibrillation (AF).
I have a similar problem. I started taking antibiotics for my sinus infections. There is the possibility that the constant infections and inflammation are not good for the heart. I am not sure what the mechanics are but I have vowed to fight these infections when they start and not wait. If there is any connection I think it would be with this and not the deviated septum itself.
They really do not seem to know what causes these arythmias. There seem to be many possible triggers. So far, all that can be done is to get rid of the symptoms.
Take care
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They really do not seem to know what causes these arythmias. There seem to be many possible triggers. So far, all that can be done is to get rid of the symptoms.
Take care
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Chronic Sinusitus & frequent infections.
Have to sleep on my right side only or I cannot breathe.
Have to sleep on my right side only or I cannot breathe.
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Hum, makes me wonder, and I think I'll discuss with my doctors. I have an annual physical coming up, and am checked by my cardiologist every 6 months even if all seems well.
I suffer from permanent AFib, a different situation but, I also suffer from nasal congestion problems. My AFib is long standing and is related to an enlarged left atrium and age.... but the nasal breathing problem may aggravate my condition. I notice the most trouble with stuffiness at night when doing a lot of sitting and when sleeping if my dry mouth is any indication of how I am forced to breath during sleep. Perhaps getting better control of my sinus problems will reduce my AFib - and I don't know what it is doing most of the time as I am "blessed" with mostly no symptoms other than an irregular heart beat.
I suffer from permanent AFib, a different situation but, I also suffer from nasal congestion problems. My AFib is long standing and is related to an enlarged left atrium and age.... but the nasal breathing problem may aggravate my condition. I notice the most trouble with stuffiness at night when doing a lot of sitting and when sleeping if my dry mouth is any indication of how I am forced to breath during sleep. Perhaps getting better control of my sinus problems will reduce my AFib - and I don't know what it is doing most of the time as I am "blessed" with mostly no symptoms other than an irregular heart beat.
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