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I'm still seriously considering having the corrective surgery, but haven't been entertaining the thought that it could also alter my cluster status for the better. Mainly just hoping the epinephrine they need to use wouldn't set me off. Glad to learn it sure didn't for your uncle!

I've been diagnosed with a deviated septum, and although I can't remember, and am not finding documentation for what side it is on, I'm currently convinced it is on the same right side as my cluster festivities, as I can't breathe as well on that side. @dmlonghorn May have pertinent info to contribute here, as when he had some manner of nasal surgery, I believe he experienced something to this effect: His chronic CH was relieved for some months, then returned, with probably a still unresolved question as to whether he has now gone episodic.

Not trying to be a Debbie downer here but I somewhat doubt that a deviated septum plays much of a role in CH (I've been wrong tons of times). I can see how the lack of intake of oxygen may be the focus of this possible hypothesis, however most of what I have read tends to not correlate. I know CH can be a very highly hereditary affliction but no one in my family (that I know of ever had it). Suppose I'm the lucky one out of the bunch.. yea me! I must be all kinds of important.. anyhoo I'm happy for your uncle! Man oh man what most all of us would give for a 13 year clear spell. If you get it fixed and CH goes away please do share!