I broke my nose and needed to have the deviated septum fixed. The surgeon wanted to also do a turbinate reduction. So now, 2 1/2 years later, every time I breath in the air is too cold and dry. It is uncomfortable to say the least and bothers me all day every day. The only good day is when it is very warm and raining. Spraying salt water in my nose makes it worse. Any ideas for how to improve this would be greatly appreciated.
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October 9, 2015
Answer: Dryness and irritation following turbinate surgery
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Thanks for your question. Septoplasties are commonly covered by insurance as long as you have documented that your nasal obstruction is due to this instead of allergies or something else. The first step would be to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor to be evaluated. A facial plastic surgeon...
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