The importance of sleep
 

In addition to my vestibular problems, dizziness and nystagmus issues, I also have sleep issues. I've had issues falling asleep (insomnia) and breathing through my nose my entire life. I participated in an overnight sleep study two months ago and they determined that I might have mild sleep apnea. I only slept for 2hrs, so the sample size is small.( I normally get more than 2hrs of sleep. However, all the equipment annoyed me)

I am a lean 5',10" 155 lbs so this isn't a weight issue.

Anyways if any of you suspect you might have a sleep disorder, I would highly encourage you to see your doctor. You never know but it might help you recovery wise.

I am going to rent a CPAP sometime in the near future. I'll report back later on. Last night I tried Breathe Right Strips and noticed a modest improvement.

Have you looked into nasal surgery ? I am looking onto it. There is a process where they enlarge the bony opening of the nose between the nostril and the sinus cavity to allow more air through.

I have had sleep struggles for years. I need to be very disciplined to get good sleep. I often get my best sleep in a recliner.

I've thought about it. I am going to see a few specialist doctors between now and March. I'll ask them if they think am a good candidate and if they can refer me to a good ENT. I live in Canada, so there might be a wait time. We shall see.

I am not sure if it is the only cause of my sleep issues ( might have central sleep apnea) , but it is likely a major factor. Although I can breathe through my nose, it feels quite restricted at times, especially while I'm lying down. Often times one of my nostrils feels completely blocked.

It's amazing how much the Breathe Rights help. Unfortunately, I wouldn't say they are perfect.

From what I have learned, there is not much of a middle ground for Central Sleep Apnea. Either one has it or not. I suffer from it. My father died from it after suffering from it untreated for 40 years. CPAP and BiPAP do not do much for Central.

I was not suggesting the nasal opening were the cause of your OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea). But, they may be a contributing factor. My small nasal openings do not effect my breathing in bed. It is when I am more upright that they get easily clogged up with just normal drainage.

But, I wonder if small nasal openings through the bony area contribute to the flesh (that the Breath Right pulls away) collapsing in ? Would widening the opening provide a wider structure for the flesh that falls into the airway ?

I actually had that surgery when I was 19 as I had some obstructions keeping me from getting enough O2 through my nose. They also took out my tonsils, shaved down my tongue, and 'laser' removed bone and tissue obstruction in my nose!

Silly.... I remember coming to but still drugged after the surgery and having my finger 2nd knuckle deep in my nose as the doc walked in and I said 'wow there's so much room'! Haha.

It did help- I would definitely see if you can be a candidate for it.

Best of luck!