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Is It Normal Not to Breathe Well 30 Days After Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction?

asked 1 year ago by 14879anon in Portugal
Latest answer by Matthew Bridges, MD
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I am still having trouble breathing, after 4 weeks. Now I can hear myself breathing, like a "ssss". I had no problems during the recovery, mild pain, not so much bleeding. I took out the splints on day 7, and after that I thought everything would be better, but now I am thinking that I was not so smart to do it...

2 answers to Is It Normal Not to Breathe Well 30 Days After Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction?

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Is It Normal Not to Breathe Well 30 Days After Septoplasty and Turbinate Reduction?

Have you followed up with your surgeon?  I would say in general, the majority of my patients are able to breathe better by about 2 weeks.  I do not use splints, however, so I think the swelling of the turbinates might last a bit longer in my patients.  You should have your surgeon make sure you do not have a scar band, crust,  or other obstruction that would be easy to correct in the clinic. 
Matthew Bridges, MD

Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Persistent nasal obstruction after nose job

It is difficult to say without an evaluation. There could be scar tissue ro clots or protein that is the explanation for the persistent blockage.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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