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Nose is Extremely Dry & Stuffy & Cant Breathe 1 Year After Surgery

asked 1 year ago by drynose in South Amboy, NJ
Latest answer by Robert Kotler, MD
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Tags: breathing, turbinate

I had a septoplasty, rhinoplasty and Turbinectomy -outfracture & cautery of turbinates over 18 months ago. My breathing is WORSE than before I had surgery. I always feel like my nose is wide open yet also Stuffy suffercating, extremely dry and if i squeeze my nostrils they stick together for a long time. I also have globus sensation all the time. What can be causing all of this... it is UNBEARABLE FEELING. could it be from the grafts or septoplasty? Could this be Empty nose syndrome?

1 answer to Nose is Extremely Dry & Stuffy & Cant Breathe 1 Year After Surgery

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Your rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinectomy:Time for a second opinio

After 18 months, the nose's functioning should be stable and satisfactory. Breathing that is "worse" than before surgery calls for a very thorough examination. The issue of stuffiness and dryness is all of concern. You need to have some explanation. First stop: the operating surgeon. If you are not happy with the results of the doctor's examination and recommendations, or if no remedy offered was satisfactory, then certainly, you need a... more
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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