I had septoplasty surgery 3 yrs back. But these days i feel that my nose is blocked and have difficulty in breathing often. Do you think i need to this surgery once again.?.I am a 24 yrs old male.
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Answer: Persistent nasal obstruction after septoplasty
A deviated septum can cause a decreased sense of smell and nasal obstruction do to blockage of bone and cartilage in the back of the nose. When there is a restriction of airflow across the olfactory area, a decrease in the sense of smell will be experienced. Fixing a deviated septum will not...
Your septum is deviated to the left side. It also appears as if the "turbinate" on the right side of the nose is larger (compensatory hypertrophy). Insurance can pay for surgery, depending on your insurance plan, if your breathing is impeded and if you have sinusitis or other...
A concha bullosa is simply an air pocket located inside the middle turbinate. This can be opened up to prevent headaches and nasal obstruction. A sub mucous resection of the turbinates can reduce them in size and is called a turbinectomy. A septoplasty is performed for a deviated septum...