Can I wear a ventilator if I have a deviated septum/nasal polyps/enlarged tonsils? Do I need to do anything before I wear it? It is necessary to work with an ENT to determine if surgical correction is needed. If the otolaryngologist determines that the deviated septum/nasal polyps/enlarged tonsils are mild, or if the results show that the above locations are not the main obstruction sites, a ventilator can be tried, and attention should be paid to the use of mouth and nose masks for ventilation. Can I wear a ventilator if I have a respiratory disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? This condition, which we call overlap syndrome, requires more ventilator therapy than sleep apnea alone. This patient’s condition is complex and requires an experienced respiratory physician to determine what type of ventilator should be used after a detailed examination, and to determine the mode and parameters.