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Can Any Dr Tell Me by This Photo What Might Be Problem with Congestion on Left Side?

asked 7 months ago by gmann43 in Humble, TX
Latest answer by Andrew Pichler, MD
Question viewed 144 times
Tags: collapse, valve

I've been told i still have some nasal valve collapse afer 2010 surgery where spreader grafts were used. My septum was also rebuilt at that time using rib cartlidge. I'm a singer and it's extremely difficult to try and sing through congestion on left side. Don't know if it's still nasal valve collapse as i know some still exists or something else? Any advice much appreciated.Thank you

6 answers to Can Any Dr Tell Me by This Photo What Might Be Problem with Congestion on Left Side?

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Can Any Dr Tell Me by This Photo What Might Be Problem with Congestion on Left Side?

As a singer, IMHO you should leave your nose alone. It looks OK and any further Revision Rhinoplasty surgeries would be very difficult with chances of things turning out worse instead of better.
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

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Nasal Congestion on Left Side

Thank you for submitting the picture of the base of your nose, but it is impossible to determine the cause of your nasal obstruction without an intra-nasal examination. It impossible to discuss all possible diagnoses in this space. My only advice is to consult with an experienced nasal surgeon.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Why am I congested

It's difficult to advise you just on this photo. You really need a comprehensive exam. Allergies, large turbinates, residual septal deviation or nasal valve collapse could all contribute.
Michael L. Schwartz, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

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Nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty is not always valve collapse

Dear gmann Thank you for the base view of your nose in the photograph. The congestion that you feel on the left side may be from a variety of factors. These include: Valve collapse ( as you stated) residual septal deviation large inferior turbinates upper respiratory allergies change in the way your nerves are interpreting the airflow in your nose Or other obtruction deeper in your nose The best way to know... more
Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

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Congestion

It is hard to give you a diagnosis with only this photo. There are so many factors that maybe contributing to your problem, that additional pictures may not even help. In my opinion you need to get a second opinion, so an examination can be performed.
Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

houstonfaces.com

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Obstructive nasal symptoms

In addition to the excellent comment of Dr Tollefson (see above) I would add rebound congestion from excessive use of nasal decongenstant sprays (afrin) and substance abuse.
Andrew Pichler, MD

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

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