ABSTRACT
Introduction Physicians and laypersons alike have long suspected nasal obstruction to be a cause of snoring and disturbed sleep.1 A nineteenth century report in the English literature notes the association between disturbed sleep and impairment of the nasal airway, as well as the relationship between nasal obstruction and daytime somnolence.2 However, the mechanism by which this occurs and the role of surgical management remain elusive. This chapter will address the etiology, diagnosis and management options for patients with nasal obstruction and sleep-disordered breathing.
