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Chronic Congestion 3 Months Post-Rhino- Is This Normal?
I had rhinoplasty about 3 months ago and I'm still very congested. I am wheezing when I breathe and when I speak I get out of breath quickly. I also sound very nasal when I speak and friends have commented that they don't recognize my voice on the phone. Is this normal? I've tried decongestants but they don't really help. Before rhinoplasty I didn't have any breathing or nasal problems. Now I feel that the surgery has caused problems. Help!
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gothamgirl
in new york, ny
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Chronic congestion and wheezing 3 months after Rhinoplasty, is this normal?
No, none of these symptoms are typical or normal after a Rhinoplasty. Wheezing and shortness of breath are worrisome signs of a possible lung issue and you should be seen ASAP for a complete evaluation. Start by calling your Rhinoplasty surgeon for a nasal examination and referral to an internist for a chest XRAY and physical exam.
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Best Treatment for Chronic Nasal Congestion 3 Months After Rhinoplasty...Somnoplasty
Hi Stuffy,
Best to be evaluated by your surgeon or an ENT physician. Most likely your nasal cavity has been made smaller by your rhinoplasty. There can be collapse of the valves of your nose that results difficulty breathing. Your nasal septum may be deviated. Before having any revision surgery, sometimes having Somnoplasty of the inferior nasal turbinates (in office radiofrequency volumetric tissue reduction) can open the airway just enough to restore your...
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Congestion post rhinoplasty
I would recommend you go back and see your surgeon. sometimes residual swelling does occur which is normal and sometimes other issues develop. your surgeon is the best one to identify what is the issue.
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Congestion and wheezing after rhinoplasty
Nasal congestion is common for a month or two after rhinoplasty, though after three months, or with a decongestant your nose should open up. Have your doctor check to see if the airway has been narrowed. The wheezing and shortness of breath are respiratory problems which are unrelated to rhinoplasty. Hope you are not smoking.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Rhinoplasty CAN Affect Breathing
If you are having significant nasal obstruction three months after rhinoplasty, you should get repeat evaluation by your original surgeon. You might also want to consider a second opinion from someone with ENT (otolaryngology) training who can give you an unbiased opinion on what is causing your symptoms. Nasal endoscopy should be performed as part of this evaluation.
As part of our airway and two of our five major senses (taste and smell), the nose can play a significant...
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