My airways are uneven in airflow and i can actually feel my cartilage cracked near my nostrils, causing a noticeable dent near the tip. Being only 18, i'm not too sure the procedures and steps to go through finding a solution. I know my insurance information but thats about it. Can anyone explain the steps to go through, such as finding a doctor, how to know if they accept my insurance, how do i contact them, email etc., or even finding out of my procedure would be covered under my insurance?
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Hi susancobos. The nasal septum is the cartilage which divides your two nasal passages. A septoplasty involves an incision on the inside of the nose, whereby the crooked septum is removed. No change is made to the outside appearance of the nose, unless too much cartilage is removed reducing the...
It sounds like your septum is not the issue. Instead, you probably have inflammation of the turbinates. Turbinates are like radiators for the nose. They sit along the side walls of the nose and humidify and filter out the air before it goes to your lungs. Prescription nasal medications sprays...
Hi sue113. Sorry to hear you are having such issues. There are many reasons to account for problems breathing through the nose. There can be anatomic blockage, either from a deviated nasal septum, enlarged turbinates, or nasal valve collapse. In addition, the lining of the nose can be inflamed...