Winter Sleep Troubles: Could Nasal Congestion Be to Blame?

Winter air and indoor heating can dry out your nasal passages, leading to stuffy noses, snoring, and restless sleep. Allergies or sinus pressure may further narrow the airways, making it harder to breathe comfortably at night.

How to Tell the Difference

Nasal Congestion

• Snoring: Occasional, mild

• Waking tired: Sometimes

• Breathing: Blocked or stuffy nose

• Duration: Short-term (days–weeks)

Sleep Apnea

• Snoring: Loud, irregular, with pauses

• Waking tired: Frequent, despite full sleep

• Breathing: Brief pauses in breathing

• Duration: Ongoing (chronic)

Why It Matters

Ongoing nasal congestion can disrupt sleep quality and, in some cases, contribute to or worsen sleep apnea a condition where breathing repeatedly stops during sleep, reducing oxygen levels and increasing health risks over time.

Treatment Options We Offer

Care is personalized and may include:

• Simple fixes: nasal sprays, nasal strips, and lifestyle adjustments

• Minimally invasive procedures to open blocked nasal or throat airways

• Sleep support therapies: CPAP and AutoPAP devices

• Zepbound®: an FDA-approved weight-loss medication shown to reduce airway obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea
  

When to See an ENT

If congestion or snoring lasts more than 10 days, keeps coming back, or leaves you tired despite a full night’s sleep, it’s time to see an ENT. We can identify whether allergies, sinus swelling, nasal obstruction, or sleep apnea is the cause — and help you breathe (and rest) easier.

👉 Schedule your sleep evaluation today and start sleeping better.

Related Posts You May Find Helpful

• Snoring Solutions: When It’s More Than Just a Sleep Problem

• Sleep Study: What to Expect and How It Helps

• How Nasal Obstruction Affects Your Sleep Quality

  
  

These resources are reviewed by ENT specialists and backed by trusted medical research, helping you make informed decisions about your ear, nose, and throat health.

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Schedule a Consultation with an ENT Specialist

If snoring, fatigue, or restless sleep keep coming back, it may be time to see an ENT specialist.

At ENT Family, our experts can pinpoint the cause — whether it’s nasal blockage, sleep apnea, or another airway issue and recommend personalized treatment for lasting relief and better sleep quality.

Address: 3911 Hollywood Blvd#201, Hollywood, FL 33021, United States

Phone: 754-888-1368

Email: info@entfamily.com

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References

1. American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). Nasal Obstruction & Sleep Apnea. https://www.enthealth.org

   
   

2. Mayo Clinic. Sleep Apnea – Symptoms and Causes. https://www.mayoclinic.org

   
   

3. Cleveland Clinic. Nasal Congestion and Sleep Problems. https://my.clevelandclinic.org