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Dr. William A. Portuese answers: Trouble breathing through my nose - do or don't need rhinoplasty?

I have trouble breathing through my nose but my doctor says it looks normal and I don't need a rhinoplasty. What should I do? Could my doctor be wrong?

William Portuese, MD
21 months ago

Difficulty breathing through your nose can be alleviated through other procedures that do not alter the shape of your nose. Procedures such as Septoplasty, Turbinate reduction or spreader grafts , are performed to improve a person’s functional breathing from within the nose which allows better airflow dynamic, and sense of smell. A rhinoplasty is performed for purely cosmetic reasons and can be done in conjunction with Septoplasty and Turbinectomy. It can also improve facial headaches and allow the sinuses to drain better.

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