Sleep problem

2026-06-06 23:59:29
My girlfriend's CT scan of the nose shows an S-shaped deviated nasal septum (DNS) with a right septal spur and hypertrophied nasal turbinates. Because of this, she sometimes experiences difficulty breathing through the nose, especially during the night. Her biggest problem is that she is unable to sleep properly. Most nights she sleeps only 3 to 4 hours, and she often wakes up because of nasal blockage. This issue is affecting her daily life and overall health. She had a previous fainting episode, so I also got a CT brain scan done, which came back normal. Could you please advise: Whether these symptoms can be caused by DNS and enlarged turbinates. If she needs to see an ENT specialist urgently. Whether any safe nasal spray or medicines can help relieve the blockage and improve her sleep. Whether surgery might be required if medicines do not work. She has no known brain abnormality according to the CT scan. Please guide us on the best treatment.
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Need more details..is there any history of snoring?

Answered2026-06-07 13:12:52

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Take fluticasone nasal spray 2puff twice a day and tab montemac al1 hs

Answered2026-06-07 10:06:09

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Nasal spray for symptomatic relief

Answered2026-06-07 09:21:19

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Hai glad to help you out Please attach ct film picture if possible You can give FLUTICAZONE FUROATE NASAL SPRAY 2puff twice a day and consult and ENT surgeon to plan for surgery if sleep is disturbed and there is sleep apnea episodes ( waking up from sleep due breathing difficult

Answered2026-06-07 15:00:25

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